"Colorful collages present a pleasing balance of white space, interesting patterns, bright solids, and stylized shapes. (Well-read readers will find subtle references to Eric Carle.) [Thao Lam] orchestrates suspense and comedy.there are multiple reasons to return to the beginning, not the least of which is the impulse to figure out how to mimic such clever compositions." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW "Features clever collage illustrations in bright colours and patterns that expertly move the tale along. With its light and funny story, Skunk on a String is certain to get laughs out of kids of all ages." -- Canadian Children's Book News "An interactive delight. Highly recommended.

" -- Canadian Review of Materials "The varied scenes and Skunk's comic expressions will keep the youngest readers entertained, offering gentle thrills and plenty of laughs as they observe his unusual predicament." -- Booklist "The skunk's changing emotions are easy to read, and the possibilities of flight are thoroughly and playfully explored." -- Publishers Weekly "Skunk on a String's delightful storyline relies on visual literacy, thus making it accessible to readers at even the earliest stages of their reading journey." -- The National Reading Campaign.