Skunkdog

     
        Author: Emily Jenkins
        Illustrator: Pierre Pratt
        Publisher: Straus and Giroux
        Publication Date: 2008
        Reading Level: 3-8 Year Olds
        Pages: 32









This humorous story is about a white dog, Dumpling, who has no dog friend because he has an elongated useless nose.  One day, he befriends with a stinky black skunk after moving to live in the countryside.  Then Dumpling gradually becomes a skunk dog because he cannot smell anything.  They are intimate friends, sharing kibbles and enjoying being together.  These two vividly and funny characters are shown in wonderful Pratt's sunlit illustrations in oils.  Jenkins skilfully and brilliantly creates a charming illustration for young readers to enjoy a story full of hilariousness and warm friendship.