The Adventures of Jimmy Skunk written by Thornton W. Burgess is a tail about one poor old innocent skunk who just wanted to take a nap. But a certain rabbit, we wont name any names. Wanted to have a little fun but soon learned his lesson. Overall I believe that this is an excellent book for children just beginning to read. The book is laid out into twenty-three chapters so it helps the children get …showed first 75 words of 344 total…

…showed last 75 words of 344 total…old and helpless. He is a wise old skunk and at the end of this story he really teaches Peter Rabbit a lesson. Peter Rabbit is a long-eared prankster that loves to liven things up. Reddy Fox is always getting the blame for Peter's wild prank. Children who read this novel will delight in this warm and whimsical adventure that combines interest and lesson about nature, wildlife and virtues such as courtesy, kindness and preparedness.