Punch! A Story About Kindness

Written and Illustrated by Michael Hall

A story of revenge, or is it? Badger was looking for trouble and he found it as he tripped, shoved, kicked, and poked his animal friends. His friends made a plan to teach Badger a lesson. Here is when the reader needs to beware and play close attention to the illustrations. There is more to this story than meets the eye.

The use of homophonic words in this story are so clever and Badger’s understanding friends are top notch. It is the perfect reminder to always come from a place of love. I will definitely be noting to share this book for future story time.

Reviewed by Kristen Hunt, Librarian, Whittier Elementary School
Review shared in June 2025
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades K-3

Punch! A Story About Kindness
Written and Illustrated by Michael Hall
Greenwillow Books, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
40 pages
Release Date: April 22, 2025
ISBN: 9780062866219
A review copy was provided by the publisher.

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