Books for Kids
Raccoon Tales by Lorene M. Burkhart
2 Raccoon Tales Story Books in This Lively Series:
Raccoon Tales – Hip, Flip, Skip, and Boo and their friend, Stu
Raccoon Tales – Hip, Flip, Skip and Boo Go to the Zoo Zoo Book
Raccoon Tales children’s board books share the story of Hip, Flip, Skip and Boo — four rascally raccoons who live in the woods next door to their friend Stu. Books and accompanying toys are geared for children ages 2 to 6.
Plush 5-inch toy raccoons are offered in four striped tail colors (blue, green, pink and purple) to match the four raccoon characters in the stories.
A portion of proceeds from each Raccoon Tales purchase supports the United Way of Central Indiana ReadUP program for grade school children. Buy today and help children become better readers!
Buy a Raccoon Tales Bundle including:
- Hip, Flip, Skip, and Boo and their friend, Stu
- Hip, Flip, Skip and Boo Go to the Zoo
- Your choice of a plush raccoon
20% of the proceeds benefit United Way of Central Indiana’s ReadUP program.
Book Price: $10 (for both Raccoon Tales books)
Buy now in the Burkhart Store!
Burkhart Network recently made donations to local non-profits that are using the Raccoon Tales series and accompanying plush raccoon animals in their daily activities.
Clarian North Hospital
Is using the raccoons in treasure boxes throughout the hospital for pediatric patients. Children get to pick a prize from the treasure box after a test or procedure. Books are in the playroom on the pediatric floor, too.
Healthy Families
Raccoon plush toys are being included in new family baskets, as reading incentives, and giveaways at the annual picnic.
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ReadUP
ReadUP is part of United Way of Central Indiana's comprehensive focus on early childhood and adolescent development. Children who cannot read are more likely to drop out of school. This program connects volunteer tutors with Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) 4th- and 5th-graders who need help reading. Volunteer tutors work with these students on vocabulary, fluency and comprehension to enhance their skill level one hour per week for the school year.
