Books About Skunks · 28 titles considered

The Best Skunks Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about skunks? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Skunk and Badger
Egg Marks the Spot
Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Skunks

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–11 · 2020

Skunk and Badger

By Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Skunk and Badger series

A badger is forced to take in a roommate, a skunk named Skunk, who brings chaos and chickens into his life.

124 pages· 15,119 words· Est. 2 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 5,203 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2016

Skunked!

Two skunks, one secret. Can they keep them hidden from Mom?

106 pages· 8,131 words· Est. 1 hour read
3.8/5 Goodreads · 744 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024

The Scarlet Shedder

By Dav Pilkey · Book #12 in the Dog Man series

A skunk-sprayed hero must save a city that shunned him from a new villain's robot army.

224 pages· 4,052 words· Est. 46 min read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 7,285 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2012

The Case of the Perfect Dog

A new dog disrupts the ranch, challenging Hank's place in the pack. Can he prove his worth?

127 pages· 21,736 words· Est. 3 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 146 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2019

Bat and the End of Everything

By Elana K. Arnold, Charles Santoso (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the Bat series

A young boy struggles to cope with the impending departure of his beloved class pet and the challenges of caring for a wild animal at home.

184 pages· 21,299 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,009 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Sydney & Taylor Take a Flying Leap

A hedgehog tries to fly with the help of his friends and a toy left behind by a boy

80 pages· 2,480 words· Est. 28 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 328 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2021

Egg Marks the Spot

By Amy Timberlake, Jon Klassen (Illustrator) · Book #2 in the Skunk and Badger series

A rock-finding adventure reveals secrets, betrayals, and a Jurassic prize.

160 pages· 25,173 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,651 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2017

Un niño llamado Bat

By Elana K. Arnold, Charles Santoso (Illustrator), Maria Dominguez (Translator) · Book #1 in the A Boy Called Bat series

A boy has one month to prove a skunk can be a perfect pet.

208 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,321 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2021

Sydney & Taylor Explore the Whole Wide World

Two friends embark on an expedition to explore the world beyond their home, encountering various obstacles and learning valuable lessons along the way.

80 pages· 2,394 words· Est. 27 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 686 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2005

Poppy's Return

By Avi, Brian Floca (Illustrator) · Book #6 in the Poppy Stories series

Poppy returns to save her family, facing unexpected adventures with her son and quirky companions.

256 pages· 32,651 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,491 ratings
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Skunks Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about skunks for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Easter Bunny's Assistant

Ages 4–8 · 2012

Easter Bunny and Skunk must find harmony in egg decorating chaos.

The Skunk

Ages 4–8 · 2015

A man is pursued by a skunk, but why?

Who Wants a Hug?

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Skunk devises a plan to stop Bear's endless hugs. Will it succeed?

The Dog Who Cried "Woof!"

Ages 4–8 · 2001

Cleo's prank backfires when her friends ignore her real cries for help.

Skunkdog

Ages 4–8 · 2008

A scentless dog must choose between obedience and an unlikely friendship with a skunk.

Skunk on a String

Ages 3–7 · 2016

A skunk tied to a balloon floats through unexpected adventures.

Is That a Skunk?
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Is That a Skunk?

Ages 4–8 · 2018

A skunk moves in, teaching a family about urban wildlife.

After the Moonrise

2022

A raccoon and skunk's moonlit forage turns into a thrilling escape.

Skunk Trunk
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Skunk Trunk

Ages 4–8 · 2019

Discover rhyming fun with word families like 'unk' and 'og'.

The Daily Sniff

Ages 3–6 · 2023

A pup's nose leads him to a lost skunk. Can he reunite the family?

Love Stinks!
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Love Stinks!

Ages 4–6 · 2022

A lonely skunk searches for love in a world where everyone else has a partner. Will he succeed?

Night Creatures
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Night Creatures

Ages 4–8 · 2007

Discover the secret lives of nocturnal animals through rhymes and photos.

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Skunks Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about skunks for developing and independent readers.

Frank and the Skunk

Ages 6–8 · 2020

Join a summer camp adventure with phonics fun and unexpected mishaps.

Who Would Win? Jaguar vs. Skunk
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Who Would Win? Jaguar vs. Skunk

Ages 6–9 · 2017

A jaguar and a skunk face off in a hypothetical battle, with the jaguar's strength and hunting skills pitted against the skunk's ability to produce a foul-smelling spray.

Sydney & Taylor and the Great Friend Expedition

Ages 6–9 · 2022

A story about two friends, Sydney and Taylor, who try to make new friends.

The Not-So-Stinky Skunk

Ages 7–10 · 2020

A skunk without stink needs help. Can Lily the rescue dog save the day?

Sniff a Skunk!

Ages 7–10 · 2015

Two crooks face a stinky skunk in a comical caper.

Who Would Win? Wild Warriors
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Who Would Win? Wild Warriors

Ages 7–10 · 2023

Which animal reigns supreme? Discover epic battles and surprising outcomes.

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