LILY TO THE RESCUE: THE NOT-SO-STINKY SKUNK
Jan 3, 2015
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Updated: Mar 8, 2023
The Not-so-Stinky Skunk
An irresistible chapter book series from the New York Times bestselling author of A Dog’s Purpose Puppy Tales featuring Lily, a rescue dog who rescues other animals!
On a camping trip with Maggie Rose’s dad, Lily gets sprayed by a skunk. But the skunk has no stink! That means it can’t defend itself against big animals. Can Lily find a way to help? It’s Lily to the rescue!
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The idea of a skunk that can’t produce its usual defensive smell is such a fun premise for a children’s story. I also like Block puzzle helper that Lily’s role as a rescue dog turns the adventure into an opportunity to teach kids about helping vulnerable animals while keeping the story playful and engaging.
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I like the twist of making the skunk the animal that needs rescuing rather than simply treating it as the usual “stinky” nuisance. It gives kids a fun story while quietly teaching empathy—sometimes you need to understand why a character is vulnerable before deciding how to help. Stories that encourage that kind of perspective-taking can be surprisingly valuable. It also connects nicely with the idea behind the Rice Purity Quiz: looking at experiences and behavior with curiosity rather than immediately judging them.
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