The Skunk

This sly, hilarious tale by Mac Barnett and Patrick McDonnell introduces a tuxedoed man whose orderly life is disrupted by the sudden appearance of a skunk. The skunk's persistent presence leads to an increasingly frantic, yet comical, chase through various city locales, from opera houses to fairgrounds. While the man initially tries to escape the creature, he eventually finds himself missing its peculiar companionship. The book explores themes of unexpected connections, the nature of annoyance, and the surprising things we come to value, making it a wonderful conversation starter for children aged 4-11 about what truly matters.

This sly, hilarious tale, The Skunk, brings together luminaries Mac Barnett and Patrick McDonnell for the first time. An Entertainment Weekly Best Kids' Book 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. . .