What's Wrong With Being a Skunk?

By: Miriam Schlein

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Synopsis: From the book jacket: Did you know that despite his bad reputation, the skunk is really a playful, good-natured fellow? Did you know that skunks are so helpful to farmers that in one state they are protected by law? Did you know that one variety-the Spotted skunk-can climb trees? In this lively, informative book, young readers will discover some surprising things about an often misunderstood animal. They'll also learn when and how the skunk uses his famous protective weapon, who his enemies are, what he eats, where he sleeps, how he builds his home, what his mating habits are, and how baby skunks grow to adulthood. The author explains why skunks have stripes, and presents vivid descriptions of different types of skunks -the Striped skunk, the Spotted skunk, the Hog-Nosed skunk, and even an animal that looks and actslike a skunk but is not even a member of the same family. The delightful illustrations enliven the text and help to satisfy any young child's curiosity about one of our most common-and most unusual-animals. miriam schlein is the author of many children's books, including The Rabbit's World (published by Four Winds Press), Moon Months and Sun Days, The Big Cheese, and Go With the Sun. She lives in Westport, Connecticut. ray cruz has illustrated Horrible Hepzibah and Where Do I Belong? A native of New York City, Mr. Cruz received his art training at the Pratt Institute and Cooper Union in New York.