Skunk

April 15, 2017
Grades 3-6 Young aspiring pet owners looking for something a little out of the ordinary will find plenty of inspiration and realistic guidance in these entries in the You Have a Pet What?! series. Although the thought of a pet skunk might make many people turn up their noses, Skunk debunks that notion by declaring, This boldly striped animal is curious, quick to learn, and tenderhearted. A repeated exhortation to follow local laws for skunk ownershipin some states, it's illegal to own one at all, and it's never legal to capture a wild oneis especially useful. Packed with practical, accessible information and lots of engaging photos, these titles might (rightly) dissuade some eager odd-animal lovers, but readers will come away with plenty of knowledge about each unique creature.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)