Three furry friends. One big adventure.
Skippy, Rocco, and Piper are the backyard buddies who prove that the critters people misunderstand the most make the very best friends. Every story is packed with giggles, kindness, and true animal facts.
First Book in the Critter Crew Series
Rocco Raccoon's Rescue
A late-night snack is about to become one wild adventure!
Rocco Raccoon is curious, adventurous, and always hungry. So when his belly starts to rumble, a row of garbage cans looks like the perfect place to find a tasty midnight treat.
But CRASH! A barking dog sends Rocco's friends, Skippy and Piper, racing for the woods, while Rocco finds himself trapped inside a garbage can!
Then he hears it...
RUMMMBLE!
The garbage truck is coming!
With time running out, can Skippy and Piper find a way to rescue Rocco before his search for a snack takes him on a ride he definitely didn't plan?
Rocco Raccoon's Rescue is a fun-filled woodland adventure about friendship, teamwork, and discovering that the best friends are the ones who stick together when you're in trouble!
Meet the Crew
Skippy
the Skunk
Skippy is the sweet-natured one of the crew. He would much rather warn you with a stomp of his little feet than cause a stink.
Rocco
the Raccoon
Rocco is the curious problem-solver. If there is a latch to open or a puzzle to poke at, his clever paws are already on it.
Piper
the Opossum
Piper is the brave little sweetheart of the group. She may look shy, but she is the first to help a friend in a pinch.
Fun facts with Skippy
Silly-Smart Skunk Facts
- A skunk stomps its front feet, hisses, and lifts its tail as a warning long before it ever sprays.
- Skunk spray can be smelled from up to a mile away, and a skunk can aim it about 10 feet.
- Skunks only carry enough spray for about five or six sprays, then need days to make more.
- They are helpful neighbors, gobbling up beetles, grubs, and other garden pests.
- Baby skunks are called kits, and they follow their mother in a wobbly little line.
Fun facts with Rocco
Silly-Smart Raccoon Facts
- Raccoons have super-sensitive front paws and can 'see' with their hands in the dark.
- That black mask cuts down glare and helps them see better at night.
- Raccoons often dunk their food in water, which makes their paws even more sensitive.
- They can remember the solution to a puzzle for up to three years.
- A group of raccoons is called a gaze, and babies are called kits.
Fun facts with Piper
Silly-Smart Opossum Facts
- Opossums are North America's only marsupial, carrying their babies in a pouch.
- 'Playing possum' is not pretending on purpose. It is an involuntary faint when they are scared.
- They gobble up ticks, slugs, and beetles, helping keep yards healthy.
- Their strong tails help them balance and carry nesting material.
- Opossums have 50 teeth, more than any other land mammal in North America.