Kindness stinks!At least that's what Sally Skunkskin thinks. She's rude when the beaver minds his business. She's rude when the coyotes and foxes have fun. She's even rude when Sneaks the snake tries to help her.

She's a blunt skunk who needs a lesson in manners. But will she ever learn to hold her tongue the way others hold their noses? She'd better because it's the only way Sally will ever enjoy the sweet smell of friendship.

Sally Skunkskin: Grumbles to Grateful is a warm and gentle story about how to make friends and get along with others-even when you think no one likes you.

This is book one of the Oakwoods series of early reader chapter books featuring under-appreciated woodland animals. Perfect for young readers transitioning from picture to chapter books. Features include:

• Sassoon Primary font - a proven easy-to-read font for beginning readers.

• Internal thoughts of the main character printed in color. (Useful for very early or struggling readers. They can read those while you read the rest aloud.) Children love color.

• Beautiful full-color illustrations with a hidden creature to find.

• "What If?" discussion questions. Some about the story, and others for application to real life.

• A glossary for new words.

• "Did You Know?" section with facts about the real animal. In this story you'll learn about the skunk.