Tale of Benny Badger (Version 2)

Benny Badger doesn't do anything by halves. When he digs, he digs with everything he's got, turning the meadow into a labyrinth of tunnels and mounds that drive the other animals to distraction. He's curious, he's stubborn, and he's convinced that every problem can be solved if he just digs deep enough. But Benny isn't all business. Despite his gruff exterior and those formidable claws, he has a soft spot for his woodland neighbors, even when they're exasperated by his endless excavations. Arthur Scott Bailey's classic follows Benny through misadventures that range from accidentally tunneling into Mrs. Woodchuck's parlor to getting chased by a particularly annoyed farmer. The humor comes from Benny's earnest belief that he's being helpful while everyone else sees a furry tornado with shovels for paws. Young readers will recognize a familiar truth: sometimes the people who cause the most chaos are the ones who simply want to belong. This is gentle, old-fashioned fun perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.