Sassafras

by Audrey Penn

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193371803X
• ISBN13: 9781933718033
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Tanglewood
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.2"
• Age Range: 3 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Loved it

Audrey Penn is such a great author. Her stories are always so sweet and very relatable to young readers.

Sassafras leads the way to higher self esteem

Sassafras is a young skunk who feels different, unliked, and embarrassed for the fact that he sometimes STINKS. He learns that every living creature has something about him or her that is different, but "different" can also mean unique and wonderful. With the help of friends, family, and others with problems of their own, he learns that the "stink" is what makes him special, even heroic. All kids are special. They just need to be told. Sassafras is funny and fun and teaches us all a very important lesson. Acceptance.

Wonderful read!

Terrific little book for your primary grade reader. The illustrations are warm, and the skunk is adorable. A great complement to this book is "Why Can't I Spray Today?" by Francine Poppo Rich, which is a beautifully written and illustrated children's book for the younger reader (ages 2-5).