Stinky Smelly Feet: A Love Story [Hardcover]

Margie Palatini (Author), Ethan Long (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

Douglas is very smitten with Dolores. And Dolores is quite smitten with Douglas as well. They enjoy picnicking in the park, going to the beach, and watching movies together. But there's a problem: one of them has STINKY SMELLY FEET! The smell is enough to knock Dolores out, which can be a trifle embarrassing in public. Douglas tries everything to make his feet smell sweeter&150a bubble bath, perfume, and powder&150but nothing works. Will this mean the end of their beautiful friendship? Bursting with kid appeal, this sweet (and stinky) romance will win the hearts of young and old.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 3–Ducks Douglas and Dolores are smitten with one another. Unfortunately, every time Douglas removes his shoes for a gambol in the grass, a dip in the drink, or relief from a pesky pebble, everyone near him faints–"kerplunk!"–from the sheer nastiness of his smelly feet. Soaking, powdering, and perfuming have no effect on the fowl's foul digits. Even the disposal of all his stinky shoes and a change to flip-flops fail to solve the problem. Dolores sticks by her drake, though, and remains true to him, proving that if love is not blind, at least it is tolerant. Palatini's characteristic exaggeration and outrageousness are in full swing in this goofy tale. The dialogue and narration are done in a serious tone that contrasts winningly with the gross subject matter. Long's elastic cartoon illustrations sprawl across the pages in psychedelic shades. The sickly green and yellow miasma from Douglas's feet coils across pages and noses and knocks out nearby wildlife. Despite the lack of a clear solution at the end of the tale, kids who delight in subversive humor will welcome this noisome love story.–Marge Loch-Wouters, Menasha's Public Library, WI
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About the Author

Margie Palatini has written many hilarious books for young readers, including Piggie Pie!, illustrated by Howard Fine; Moosetache, illustrated by Henry Cole; and Moo Who?, illustrated by Keith Grave. Ethan Long has illustrated several picture books, including The Day My Runny Nose Ran Away, by Jason Eaton.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dutton Juvenile (May 11, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0525472010
• ISBN-13: 978-0525472018
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #314,000 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Wow. My very first picture book -- PIGGIE PIE!, is celebrating
it's fifteenth anniversary this year! It tickles me to know that
'Gritch' is still giving giggles.
Visit her and my other characters on my website: www.margiepalatini.com

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great kid's book, February 1, 2010

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This review is from: Stinky Smelly Feet: A Love Story (Hardcover)

This is such a great book to read with your children. It uses big words, so it helps build their vocabulary and it's such a cute story that it's fun to read and giggle with your kids.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars caution...creates a lot of laughter, November 17, 2008

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felicity - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stinky Smelly Feet: A Love Story (Hardcover)

everytime i check this out at the library, I end up reading it to my kids about 30 times! It's hillarious.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!, December 27, 2007

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Noitall (Thornwood, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stinky Smelly Feet: A Love Story (Hardcover)

My kids love this book! They can even quote, "Abandon the beach!!!!" It is so funny, we even took it to school to read aloud. Great for kindergarteners. Enjoy! A great book purchase!