Sammy the Silly Skunk lives in the forest and is afraid to wander far from home. One day, while going outside his den, he becomes terrified by a big furry creature that begins to chase him. As he tries to run away, he encounters a number of animals in the forest. Eventually, he sees the scary creature from a new perspective and by doing so learns about his own fear of the unknown.
This story is intended to bring joy and laughter into children's lives while supporting them to have the courage to acknowledge and examine their fears. The story is also meant to guide children to care for animals and consider how animals may feel. Parents and teachers will find this book to be a good opportunity to encourage children to share and talk about their fears.