Stinky The Christmas Skunk

Stinky is a self-centered little skunk whose life consists of long winter naps in his cozy den, tipping trash cans in search of tasty treats, and avoiding confrontation with the neighborhood cats and dogs. But Stinky's life is forever changed one Winter night as he awakes to the sounds of singing, and follows a group of carolers in search of a baby's birthday party. When he discovers the manger scene in the town square, he is dismayed to find that there is no food for the party. Stinky embarks on a trashcan-tipping mission to find the perfect birthday gift: a piece of pumpkin pie In the face of adversity and unpopularity in his neighborhood, Stinky finds a creative way of letting the children know what he is looking for. Beautifully illustrated, Stinky's story models important values, such as unselfishness, concern for others, and perseverance in the face of adversity and unpopularity. Most importantly, children will learn along with Stinky that Christmas is not about gifts and food, but about a very special baby's birthday