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Bravest of the Brave

Published by Alfred A. Knopf (a division of  Random House).

Illustrated by Tim Bowers.

2005

From reviews:

Children’s Literature Reviews
A young skunk describes his trip home “through the deep dark wood” in rhyme . . . the visual story first scares and then entertains as the young skunk relates his version of events. We are encouraged to keep counting the other appealing animals, and finally the ten stars for the good night.

Kirkus Reviews
A little skunk tromps through the deep, dark woods thinking brave thoughts to steel himself against (imagined) dangers. First he encounters one masked robber (a raccoon), then two howling ghosts (owls) and on up to the number six-when his family arrives. They take him to a party where he tells his tale seven times to all his woodland friends, the erstwhile spooky folk . . . audiences-be they storytime or bedtime-will enjoy tiny skunk’s bold story. . .