Cork & Fuzz

Cork & Fuzz

Written by: Dori Chaconas

Illustrated by: Lisa McCue

Brief Summary: Cork and Fuzz.. a muskrat and a possum.. a vegetarian and a carnivore... how much different can you get! Will Cork and Fuzz be able to hang out together or are they just too different?

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Cork and Fuzz are quite the unique animals; their personalities definitely capture your attention. Creatively done by the author, neither character is given a specified gender. I think this is wonderful because both girls and boys will be able to relate to these two animals. Cork and Fuzz are about as opposite as opposite can get; however, they seem to make their friendship work. This lesson is a powerful message to spread to students. Every student within the classroom is unique, and just because the person across the table from you isn't the same gender, race, or age than you doesn't mean that you can't be friends.

The illustrations within the book are detailed and cartoon-ish. The age level recommended for this book is 6-9 (1st through 3rd grade). I think this book would make for a good individual read due to the fact that this book is a part of a series. This would allow for the students to continue reading about Cork and Fuzz on their own throughout the semester.