Striped Coat: The Skunk by J.W. Lippincott

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This classic living book by Joseph Wharton Lippincott, first published in 1922, is a story for young readers about Striped Coat the wild skunk.
Born in a brush pile on Slown's farm, Striped Coat quickly proves himself to be the strongest and most brave of the litter, and his sleek, black coat makes him sought after by fur hunters all along Goose Creek and beyond.
​The story follows the skunk family's life and adventures, with real knowledge about skunks and creatures of the woods woven throughout.

Recommended age range: 6-12 years old.
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CONTENT CONSIDERATIONS
  • Striped Coat's mother eats a nest of baby mice, but no details are given. True to it's chapter's title, "Every Animal Must Eat." Excerpt -
     "So the wood kitty did the Farmer a good turn, though to her it was only a matter of easing her empty, aching stomach with a meal and providing food for her young ones.
     Next day the mother mouse began to build another snug nest in a different place, in which in less than three weeks she was raising another family."
  • The runt of the litter is caught in the farmer's trap, but no details are given. Excerpt -
     "...Those on the outside [of the trap] sprang back, but the runt was caught and could only add to their alarm by frantic scratching on the hard wood inside. That was lesson enough for Striped Coat; he knew now that a box with a hole was something dangerous even if it contained good food. In that way the family lost the runt."
  • This No Fear Schoolhouse Press edition is complete and unabridged except for a few simple edits - a word beginning with "p" that is now used in quite a different way than it was at the time of this books writing, has been changed to the word "kitty" throughout (40+ times). See "Edits & Changes" below.
Additional Information
  • Illustrated with Lippincott's original photographs and pen drawings, plus 10 new illustrations unique to our edition.
  • Cover illustration by Charles Livingston Bull.
  • Paperback: 5.25" x 8", Gloss Cover, 155 pages
  • Hardcover: 5.5" x 8", Matte Cover, 150 pages
  • Black & White Interior with Cream Paper
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Edits & CHanges
The term "wood pussy" was changed to "wood kitty" throughout the entire story (40+ times). It does not the change the story at all, and my hope is that you will feel more comfortable putting this book into your child's hands.

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