Rock Paper Incisors

Gr 2-5–A charming installment in the series featuring the lovable duo Skunk and Badger. In this newest adventure, the pair take on their biggest challenge yet: raising the mischievous rat twins, Zeno and Zephyr. What follows is a whirlwind of chaos, care, and comedy as Skunk and Badger quickly learn that parenting is far more complicated than they expected. The book shines with its hilarious humor and imaginative storytelling. From the twins’ antics to Skunk and Badger’s well-meaning, but often clumsy, attempts at responsibility, the story is packed with laugh-out-loud moments that will keep young readers entertained. At the same time, the book highlights the power of friendship and teamwork, showing how patience, cooperation, and support can help overcome even the messiest situations. The writing is especially strong and well suited for younger readers. The author uses repetition as a literary device to reinforce key moments and jokes, which helps capture children’s attention and keep them engaged. This technique makes the story easy to follow while also building anticipation and humor, making it an excellent choice for children who are reading chapter books but aren’t quite ready for longer novels. Klassen’s stunning, high-contrast black-and-white artwork gives the book a classic feel.