He currently lives and works in Los Angeles with his wife Moranne and two sons, Isaac and August. He is a member of the Order of Canada for contributions to children's literature. His illustrated books include Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig A Hole both written by Mac Barnett and winners of Caldecott Honors. His own books include I Want My Hat Back, This is Not My Hat, winner of the Caldecott Medal, and We Found A Hat. He started his career in animation, working as an illustrator and designer for feature films at Dreamworks and Laika Studios, and smaller projects like commercials and music videos, with clients including the BBC and U2, before moving his focus to book work. Jon Klassen is a Canadian-born author/illustrator of picture books. Read more Reading age 7 - 10 years, from customers Language English Dimensions 6.42 x 0.67 x 8. A book you'll want to read again and again, beautifully illustrated throughout by Jon Klassen. You can find her walking on Chicago's Lakefront Trail on cool, crisp fall days. Skunk and Badger is a beautiful reminder that sometimes opposites are destined to be the best of friends. in English/Creative Writing from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is the proud alumna of Mount Holyoke College, a women's college (yes!) where she majored in History.

But Skunk is Badger’s new roommate, and there is nothing Badger can do about it. They should never, ever be allowed to move in. Chicago's Lifeline Theatre has adapted both One Came Home and The Dirty Cowboy for the stage. Skunk and Badger Written by Amy Timberlake and illustrated by Jon Klassen Published by Algonquin Young Readers Release date: SeptemNo one wants a skunk. Her books have made several 'best books of the year' lists. One book was chosen to be a Book Sense Pick, another was reviewed in The New York Times Book Review. It has all the makings of a modern classic.Amy Timberlake's work has received a Newbery Honor, an Edgar, a Golden Kite Award, and the China Times Best Book Award. This book worked well with my children, aged 11 and 6, and I can imagine it being a successful classroom read-aloud for Years 2-5. There are four full-colour plates and multiple black-and-white illustrations. The illustrations, by Caldecott medalist Jon Klassen, also help contribute to the special feel of this book. The luscious language helps Skunk and Badger read like an extended picture book:Įverywhere Badger looked, the earth moved with a chicken beat, syncopated in herks and jerks, and this eye, then that eye, then step-step-step, peer-peck! And how Badger comes to behave in a way he can be proud of. Over eleven chapters, see how Badger learns to appreciate what Skunk has to offer. He is at risk of homelessness due to prejudice, but he doesn’t back down from asserting himself with Badger. He likes philosophical discussions and hanging out with chickmapolitan chickens.

Skunk likes cooking gourmet food, but not cleaning up.

Badger and skunk book