About the Book
A young raccoon forges his own path in this laugh-out-loud read-aloud picture book!
Lucky is a racoon who loves to dance, watch TV, and dream of the day he’s big enough to join the family business. But when Lucky finally gets his chance, his first day on the job isn’t exactly what he expects.
And so begins a hilariously rude awakening as Lucky discovers exactly what his family has been up to this entire time. Is there a way to honor his family's expectations while following his heart?
Author Lenore Appelhans's well-paced story is full of refrains and builds to a surprising finish and Ken Lamug's adorable artwork brings this special raccoon and his boisterous family to life. Perfect for fans of Gaston and Wolfie the Bunny, Lucky's journey is about the difficulty of balancing family expectations and being true to yourself.
Product Details
- ISBN: 9780062898869
- ISBN 10: 0062898868
- Imprint: HarperCollins
- On Sale: 07/19/2022
- Pages: 40
- List Price:21.99 CAD
- Ages: 4 to 8
- BISAC1 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance
- BISAC2 : JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories
- BISAC3 : JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience

Lenore Appelhans
Biography
Lenore Appelhans loves dancing almost as much as Lucky and would jump at the chance to dance with raccoons. Her father served in the United States Air Force, which gave Lenore an early taste of wanderlust, and to date she has visited over seventy countries. Lenore holds an MFA in creative writing from Vermont College of Fine Arts and is the author of several teen novels. Her debut picture book, Chick-o-Saurus Rex, was illustrated by Daniel Jennewein and was called “a good-hearted romp” by the New York Times. Lenore lives and writes near Washington, DC.
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Ken Lamug
Biography
Ken Lamug is an author/illustrator who has created award-winning picture books and graphic novels for all-ages. He is a professional dabbler and has tried everything from beekeeping, filmmaking, 3D printing, photography, coding, and race car driving. Ken was born in the tropical country of the Philippines and currently resides in the desert of Las Vegas, Nevada. www.rabbleboy.com, Twitter: @rabbleboy, Instagram: @rabbleboy
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Mischief and Mayhem #2: The Cursed Bunny
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Mischief and Mayhem #1: Born to Be Bad
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