Monday, May 4, 2026

Rock Paper Incisors: A Skunk and Badger Story - Skunk & Badger #3

 

Rock Paper Incisors is a beautifully written and illustrated book featuring friends Skunk & Badger. Released 14th Oct 2025 by Hachette on their Young Readers imprint, it's 192 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. Paperback format due out 1st Sept 2026 from the same publisher. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. 

This is a rollicking and fun book with surprisingly deep takeaways. Aimed at young readers circa 8-12 years old, there are solid lessons about friendship, personal growth, kindness, boundaries, found family, and learning to work together.  

Although ostensibly written as a read-alone for 7-12 year olds, this would also be a superlative choice for a read-along or library circle/activity read (maybe with a question and answer discussion afterwards). It would also be a great choice for a read-to-me adult/child bedtime story. There is also wide scope for some silly voices and sound effects.

Five stars. Charming, original, well written and beautifully illustrated.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

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