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The Only Way is Badger

Book Synopsis

Badgers are best. Or so Badger thinks. “If it’s not black and white then it’s just not right!” he says. But what if he’s wrong?

A book about acceptance, difference and learning to say sorry.

Our Review Panel says...

Bizarrely, a story about an intolerant, megalomaniac badger is somehow a highly relevant tale for our times. This book is packed with opportunities for discussion around diversity, tolerance, acceptance and the rule of law. As the title implies, Badger has no time for appreciating diversity and sets about creating a woodland that conforms to his view that the only way is badger. He sets up a wall and covers the habitat with signs that accompany his chanting and placards about how superior badgers are. Things are very black and white for him…