Skunk! Skedaddle by Peter Bently

Poor Sally the skunk has a problem — everyone thinks she stinks. Because of this, nobody in town wants to be her friend.

But Sally knows something the townspeople don’t: she would never use her famous stink around her friends. She just wants a chance to show that she can be kind, helpful and fun to be around.

When Sally unexpectedly bumps into the town robber, she finally gets the opportunity to prove that her special talent might actually be very useful after all!

Skunk! Skedaddle!, written by Roald Dahl Funny Prize winner Peter Bently and illustrated by Laurie Stansfield, is a lively and humorous picture book that teaches children an important lesson: don’t judge someone before you truly get to know them.

Why we and many schools love this book

• Encourages kindness and inclusion
  Children learn not to judge others based on appearances or stereotypes.
• Promotes empathy and understanding
  The story helps young readers think about how it feels to be left out.
• Perfect for reading aloud
  Its playful language, humour and lively characters make it ideal for classroom storytime.

Format: Paperback, Pages: 32, Publisher: Andersen Press, Author: Peter Bently, Illustrator: Laurie Stansfield, Recommended age: 3+ years