Keen Ideas
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Keen Ideas
by Marian Keen
Follow Mama Abigail Skunk and her three playful kits on a heartwarming adventure through Grouse Mountain. Along the way, they meet forest creatures, learn lessons about kindness and patience, and discover the importance of using their special skunk spray wisely. A delightful tale with whimsical illustrations, perfect for young readers!
Join Mama Abigail Skunk and her three mischievous kits—Stuffy, Fluffy, and Smoke—on a delightful adventure through the woods of Grouse Mountain. As they search for supper, the skunk family encounters a host of forest creatures, including a polite bear, a generous squirrel, and a grumpy raccoon. Along the way, Mama Abigail teaches her kits valuable lessons about kindness, patience, and the importance of using their special skunk spray only in times of danger. With whimsical illustrations by Jodie Dias and Wendy Weston, this charming tale by Marian Keen is perfect for young readers and families who love heartwarming stories about woodland friends.
“"Abigail Skunk’s Lessons for her Kits" is a charming tale filled with adventure, humor, and life lessons about politeness and responsibility. Marian Keen’s engaging storytelling, paired with whimsical illustrations by Jodie Dias and Wendy Weston, brings the woodland adventures to life. A delightful read for young children and families!”
A Little World Made of Stories
Stories grow with us. Some are for wide-eyed bedtime readers, some for teens finding their footing, and some for adults who still love getting lost in a good book. Our collection brings together stories for every age, each crafted with care and a love for storytelling. Keen Ideas books sit comfortably among the very best on your bookshelf, holding their own and quietly asking to be reached for again.
Five-year-old Emily loves adventure, and one sunny morning she finds it in the forest behind her house. When a worried fox asks for help finding his missing little brother, Emily follows a trail of clues to a magical clearing filled with wonder. A heartwarming story of friendship, kindness, and discovering the magic hidden in the world around us.
Ages 4–8
Bogart the bear from Grouse Mountain finds his dinner at the Lockes’ home and makes a big mess.