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So good he’s bad… or so bad he’s good…. Read and decide for yourself

Bad Badger: A Love Story by Maryrose Wood

April 17, 2026 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Similar to the Skunk and Badger series by Amy Timberlake, Bad Badger: A Love Story is a classic feeling tale that mixes friendship, coming of age (though well into their adulthood) and “shoulds” (you “should have this” to be a “good badger”, you “should like this” to be friends) together to make a softly written, strong modern story. Maryrose Wood’s novel is sweet, calm and has only a small mystery towards the end of things. There is not a lot of traditional action (though Badger […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Romance, Young Adult Tagged With: animals, anthropomorphism, badgers, birds, friendship, Maryrose Wood, nature, sea gulls, self-esteem, Social Themes

BlackRaven's CBR18 Review No:112 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fantasy, Fiction, Health, Romance, Young Adult · Tags: animals, anthropomorphism, badgers, birds, friendship, Maryrose Wood, nature, sea gulls, self-esteem, Social Themes ·
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“My cuddle-bunny is hogging the bed!”

Boris and the Worrisome Wakies by Helen Lester

December 3, 2019 by BlackRaven Leave a Comment

Lynn Munsinger’s signature illustrations are marvelous in Boris and the Worrisome Wakies. Helen Lester’s voice is there but the story is a bit more modern than some of her more classic stories (instead of the parents making sure the child is made to go to sleep, the child is allowed to do whatever he wants). The quirk of having badgers go to school at night and sleep during the day (as badgers do) is a nice touch. The story is simple: Boris has all the […]

Filed Under: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction Tagged With: badgers, Bedtime & Dreams, Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger, Mammals

BlackRaven's CBR11 Review No:512 · Genres: Children's Books, Comedy/Humor, Fiction · Tags: badgers, Bedtime & Dreams, Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger, Mammals ·
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