The Skunk
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

The Skunk

Written by Mac Barnett · Illustrated by Patrick McDonnell

A man is pursued by a skunk, but why?

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32 pages· 598 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD550L
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Bookroo's summary

A tuxedoed man is bewildered when a skunk appears at his door and begins to follow him everywhere. From city streets to the opera house, the chase becomes frantic. Desperate to escape, he moves to a new neighborhood, only to realize something is missing. What does the skunk want, and why does the man feel its absence? This whimsical tale explores unexpected connections and the mysteries of companionship.

From the publisher

When a skunk first appears in the tuxedoed man’s doorway, it’s a strange but possibly harmless occurrence. But then the man finds the skunk following him, and the unlikely pair embark on an increasingly frantic chase through the city, from the streets to the opera house to the fairground. What does the skunk want? It’s not clear―but soon the man has bought a new house in a new neighborhood to escape the little creature’s attention, only to find himself missing something…

This sly, hilarious tale brings together luminaries Mac Barnett and Patrick McDonnell for the first time.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (2015)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
598
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
174058
Publication
Published
April 14, 2015
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781596439665

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