Vernon is on His Way

Three friends – a frog, a skunk and a porcupine – have small adventures together. Three tender stories about caring and feelings, everyday beauty and friendship.


  • Early readers
  • Folklore & fairytales
  • Picture books
  • 3-6
  • Adventures
  • Animals
  • Feelings
  • Friendship

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SYNOPSIS

Three friends – a frog, a skunk and a porcupine – have small adventures together. Three tender stories about caring and feelings, everyday beauty and friendship. 

A gorgeously illustrated book without drama but with plenty to enjoy. Perfect for a relaxing pre-nap cuddle-and-read.


PERFECT AGE 5 – 8


THEMES

  • Friendships and missing friends
  • Exploring new activities, even when they make us nervous
  • Empathy and taking care of friends

We love

  • Stories are written with poetic tenderness and so much love for the three friends
  • How Skunk and Porcupine notice their friend’s worried mood, look for ways to cheer him up, and deliver the best “cure” without even realizing it
  • Gorgeous, gorgeous illustrations

CONVERSATION STARTERS

  • How does Porcupine feel about fishing? Is he the only one who doesn’t know how to fish? 
  • How does he feel about fishing at the end?
  • Do you have a favorite among the three friends? Which one do you feel most similar to?
  • Which page has your favorite illustration? Let’s try and draw one like it!

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