Sassafras

by Audrey Penn, Ruth Harper (Illustrator)

Sassafras is a charming picture book that tells the story of a little skunk who feels ashamed of his "smelly-old, stinky-old, funky-old" self. But as he plays with his many woodland friends--each special and unique--Sassafras discovers he, too, has a rare and special gift all his own.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals, Nature, Fiction

32 pages, Hardcover

First published October 7, 1995

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very nice pictures, but it was a tad sad. But the moral was great! We are who we are, so be proud of that! Great Illustrations!

[Leigh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Appropriate moral. Casual facts about forest animals. Gorgeous illustrations. A must read.

[Aleena Grosjean · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are who we are. Sweet story about accepting the good and bad of how we are created.

[Kiyoko · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book as an illustrated e-book during the Covid-19 quarantine.

[Abbee LaPlace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lower Elementary
Love this sweet story! This would be a great tie in to an SEL lesson about self love!

[Linda Lipko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Feeling lonely and upset, Sassafras the skunk does not like the fact that other critters don't want to be around him because he stinks.

In talking to other animals, he learns that his uniqueness is a necessary defense mechanism and that many other animals have a defense mechanism as well.

This is a great story to read to a child who feels they don't quite fit in.

[Tanya · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book about a cute skunk inspired my daughter Cassie's nickname, "Cassafrass", but I don't remember much else about it!

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audrey Penn's books are sweet and this one was no exception.