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This little title is a fun book to read and share with an age group of 6-11 year-olds. Made me think about Daniel Pinkwater with the humor. Beautifully illustrated by Jon Klassen. It would make a fun read-aloud. What would Skunk's voice sound like? What about the chicken sounds? Great imagery and full of the wonder of imagination.

chrisannee's review against another edition

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4.0

Cute little tale about Badger(an introvert) who gets a new roommate, Skunk(the extrovert). Cleverly juxtaposed with the scientific reclassification of the latter. The end felt a bit draggy... I didn't quite buy the transformation. But kids won't have the words to tell the difference. Love the style of the illustrations. 3.5 stars.

pattibookbug's review against another edition

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4.0

Badger has everything just the way he likes it in Aunt Lula's quiet brownstone home. A rock room with all of his rock equipment and rocks artistically placed, a box room full of boxes, a tidy kitchen and a cozy bedroom, everything in its place and perfect. But then Skunk unexpectedly moves in (Badger should have read those letters from Aunt Lula) and takes over his box room, squishing all of his boxes, and turning it into a moon room. Now there are potato rockets flying around the kitchen, dirty dishes in the sink and chickens waiting to eat popcorn and hear stories in Badger's rock room. Though Badger tries to make the best of things, he soon loses his patience with Skunk. Sadly (no one wants a skunk) Skunk packs his suitcase and leaves. Badger has the brownstone to himself again. Just what Badger wants, or is it? Adorable, entertaining and timely. A beautiful and kind story about learning to accept and appreciate each others differences. Would make a great read aloud in K-2.

giulz_'s review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

r_mcstargazer's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

susielmnop's review against another edition

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What a quirky little book, just the thing to read on a stay-at-home sick day from work. I have so many questions about this little animal town. I will read the next book and see if any get answered.

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