One day Stinkerton sees an open
gate and escapes from her garden; she is unexpectedly free and runs off to have
an adventure. Chaos quickly follows as she sneaks into the butcher's shop and runs
off with a string of sausages. Soon after, she finds herself in trouble and people
in the village start chasing her. Each
time it looks like her luck has run out, she manages to escape using her smelly
secret weapon.
This well-pitched story about a
brave, persistent windy pup with a heart of gold is ideal for youngsters who
find their own bottom-burps amusing and laugh out loud each time it happens. It will have children in fits of
giggles. Children of primary school age
will love the story, especially the slightly “naughtiness“ element contained
within it; kids love misbehaviour especially when told in a fun way. At the
same time parents reading the story can talk to them about how Stinkerton helps
someone in need and how important it is to always remember to help others
whenever possible.
Children will fall in love with
Stinkerton, a playful, slightly naughty, smelly dog whose story is a bit different
from the norm. Dogs in children's books
tend to be usually cute, cuddly, or heroic and sometimes all three. Stinkerton
McPoo has elements of all three, but she's also naughty, she’s a sneaky sausage
stealer and very smelly when stressed, things children love.
The family at the heart of the
book is not a stereotypical one and the story is based upon a very real one,
i.e. the authors. The book is really fun
to read aloud whilst at the same time an ideal conversation starter to explain
differences to little ones and show that we are all different yet all have
similarities.
It is an enjoyable story of a mischievous
yet kind-hearted dog that is committed to get what she wants but at the same
time gives it all up to help others, which is a wonderful moral to explain to
children; love, kindness, perseverance at its best with a touch of heroism.
The story is quick-paced and fun;
ideal for young readers who will love the whiff of naughtiness in Stinkerton
McPoo. It is relatable, well written and
fabulously illustrated with very amusing pictures which bring the story to life
and which children will get lost in. It
is so true to life and funny that parents will laugh out loud along with the
children they are reading it to.
The wipe-clean cover is a bonus, so
important for parents who may be reading it to children with sticky fingers.
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