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Poopendous!
Rhyming couplets feature Professor Poopdeck and two young friends as he takes them on a type of poop safari. Words for poop (i.e. guano, number two, ca-ca), its forms and styles (cubes, tubular, wet and dry), and myriad of uses (i.e. souvenirs, a means of tracking and marking, housing insulation, food, fertilizer, fuel) are all conveyed with humor and a certain demand for respect. It's a book that says: Don't just flush this stuff away! While it may dismay and stink, there's more to this stuff than you might think!
36 pages, Hardcover
First published March 27, 2012
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August 14, 2012
Last year I reviewed Artie's The Butt Book. Earlier this year he approached me to review his new book Poopendous. I admit the title had me rolling my eyes - Poopendous: The Inside Scoop on Every Type and Use of Poop - but I have a son who I thought would likely enjoy this book. After all it seems that burping, farting & pooping are subjects young boys find hilarious.
The rhyming text was easy to read and the pictures were cute. Obviously this book won't appeal to everyone but if you have a young reluctant reader this would a book you could try. It's one I didn't mind reading and my 3 youngest kids all enjoyed it. It's more "silly" than it is "gross". They rated it 3.5 to 4 stars.
Poop is yucky, poop is foul.
Step in poop and you will howl.
To read this book, you must be strong.
Just hold your nose and come along!
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Rating: 4 Stars - Great book for the intended audience.
Source: From Author for Review.
The rhyming text was easy to read and the pictures were cute. Obviously this book won't appeal to everyone but if you have a young reluctant reader this would a book you could try. It's one I didn't mind reading and my 3 youngest kids all enjoyed it. It's more "silly" than it is "gross". They rated it 3.5 to 4 stars.
Poop is yucky, poop is foul.
Step in poop and you will howl.
To read this book, you must be strong.
Just hold your nose and come along!
<Rating: 4 Stars - Great book for the intended audience.
Source: From Author for Review.
April 26, 2014
A very cute and funny book about poop! It tells how animals use poop - as houses, food, to mark territory. And how beneficial poop is, from spreading seeds to fertilizing our gardens. Kids should really enjoy the bright, joyous pictures, and will laugh at the poopy rhymes. A Great and Informative Read!
October 1, 2014
As I no longer post my reviews to Goodreads, my review for Poopendous! can be found here at my blog, Amara's Eden.
October 29, 2012
With "The Butt Book" (Bloomsbury, 2010), a one-two punch in the funny bone! Pages and pages of rhymes about poop and butts; just think of all the new vocabulary they will learn.
February 8, 2022
What is it about kids and poo?
February 13, 2017
This book is outstanding. It is just want every kid will love!! What kid doesn't like to talk about poop? Who knew there were so many uses for poop or so many names? The book is bright and colorful will illustrations which will delight the readers.
This can be used for enjoyment to read or for parents and teachers as a teaching tool.
This can be used for enjoyment to read or for parents and teachers as a teaching tool.
May 25, 2017
We had an influx of poop books recently to sort of desensitize Woods to poop. And boy did we get some good books! Woods loooooves saying "Poopendous!" over and over and over again. This was a great fun educational read.
June 13, 2019
Flo is obsessed by bottoms and poo. This book is amazing then. The book is written in verse and this makes it much more enjoyable and fun. The illustrations of all kinds of poo add to the fun.
April 18, 2021
A fun rhyming book about all things poop!
May 6, 2021
Everything you wanted to know about poop, without being really disgusting.
January 14, 2022
Not gonna lie, this book was shitty.
September 29, 2024
I guess you can use the book as a lesson everyone poops. Even explains many uses for poop.
October 21, 2012
This seems to be my year for examining poop, as I discovered and loved the book Poop Happened by Sarah Albee a few weeks ago. This time, I have had the pleasure of reading a picture book by Artie Bennett, writer of The Butt Book, about “rear ends in all their variety”. Obviously Artie thinks often that the ends of things are just as good as the beginnings. This book is funny, interesting, and beautifully fits younger children’s interests (and giggles) about poop. The text rhymes, and introduces that every single living thing on earth poops and that often there is a different term for it, as the book reads: “Guano is an Incan word/For poop of bat or ocean bird.” It covers things like size and styles and shapes of poop. For example, did you know the poop of a wombat is a cube?
The uses of poop are treated with worldwide coverage, considering birds that carry seeds inside their poop all over the world, along with those who travel fewer miles but make a bigger impact, like elephants! Other uses are for cooking, sealing yurts, and building huts. There are even pages of poop souvenirs and games at fairs! The illustrations by Mike Moran fill in additional information with colorful cartoon-like drawings as the narrative moves along, ending with “Now you have the inside scoop/On every type and use of poop,” and final, chuckly lines that include the title. This is a fun, non-fiction text that will delight young children.
December 19, 2015
I received this book for free from Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
I’ll be sticking with the Blue Apple Books train for a bit, since I recently read a number of their books. I picked Poopendous because I thought it looked funny. Kids love poop! They think it’s funny and gross at the same time, and this book celebrates that.
Professor Poopdeck leads two young friends on a safari, introducing them to words for poop, its shapes and types, and its many uses.
While Poopendous might sound a little ridiculous, it’s actually pretty educational. Professor Poopdeck shows the kids different animals and how they use their poop (and sometimes how we use it). For instance, I didn’t know that poop could be used for insulation (for animal housing, not person housing). The rhyming works well, something that’s not as easy to pull off as you might think. I often dislike rhyming books (though I understand their purpose), but it worked for this book. It’s pretty silly, but I think it’s fun too. The art is bold and colorful. I really like Moran’s style. I think this is a good book for young reluctant readers, especially boys.
I recommend this book to readers ages 4+.
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I’ll be sticking with the Blue Apple Books train for a bit, since I recently read a number of their books. I picked Poopendous because I thought it looked funny. Kids love poop! They think it’s funny and gross at the same time, and this book celebrates that.
Professor Poopdeck leads two young friends on a safari, introducing them to words for poop, its shapes and types, and its many uses.
While Poopendous might sound a little ridiculous, it’s actually pretty educational. Professor Poopdeck shows the kids different animals and how they use their poop (and sometimes how we use it). For instance, I didn’t know that poop could be used for insulation (for animal housing, not person housing). The rhyming works well, something that’s not as easy to pull off as you might think. I often dislike rhyming books (though I understand their purpose), but it worked for this book. It’s pretty silly, but I think it’s fun too. The art is bold and colorful. I really like Moran’s style. I think this is a good book for young reluctant readers, especially boys.
I recommend this book to readers ages 4+.
Read more reviews at Owl Tell You About It
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October 8, 2012The Tao of poo, revealed!
In 2010, Artie Bennett gave us his hilarious classic, ‘The Butt Book’, an irreverent ode to that much ignored body part. He now returns with what is, quite literally, his ‘number two’ book - ’Poopendous’ , best described by its own byline, ‘The inside scoop on every type and use of poop.’ Mike Moran’s colourful illustrations are zany, and a terrific complement to Artie’s rib-tickling prose.
Much like its cheeky predecessor, ‘Poopendous’ is whacky, inventive and a laugh riot from go. On page one, we meet our genial narrator, Professor Pip Poopdeck (rather appropriately emerging from an outhouse), expert on a subject most folks would find icky-poo. ‘To read this book’, he cautions. ‘You must be strong. Just hold your nose and come along!’ What follows is a whirlwind tour though the animal world, and a close look at the one routine that every creature in it has in common – “..from aardvarks to the humped zebu.” Why shy away, Poopdeck asks, from something so natural, so diverse, (and so conducive to rhyme) . And why be scared of something that can actually be put to use – as fuel, as construction material, even jewelry. From farmers to Masai tribesman to Mongol yurt-dwellers, people around the world have come to appreciate the wonders of poop. Thanks to Artie Bennett, we now join the enlightened.
In 2010, Artie Bennett gave us his hilarious classic, ‘The Butt Book’, an irreverent ode to that much ignored body part. He now returns with what is, quite literally, his ‘number two’ book - ’Poopendous’ , best described by its own byline, ‘The inside scoop on every type and use of poop.’ Mike Moran’s colourful illustrations are zany, and a terrific complement to Artie’s rib-tickling prose.
Much like its cheeky predecessor, ‘Poopendous’ is whacky, inventive and a laugh riot from go. On page one, we meet our genial narrator, Professor Pip Poopdeck (rather appropriately emerging from an outhouse), expert on a subject most folks would find icky-poo. ‘To read this book’, he cautions. ‘You must be strong. Just hold your nose and come along!’ What follows is a whirlwind tour though the animal world, and a close look at the one routine that every creature in it has in common – “..from aardvarks to the humped zebu.” Why shy away, Poopdeck asks, from something so natural, so diverse, (and so conducive to rhyme) . And why be scared of something that can actually be put to use – as fuel, as construction material, even jewelry. From farmers to Masai tribesman to Mongol yurt-dwellers, people around the world have come to appreciate the wonders of poop. Thanks to Artie Bennett, we now join the enlightened.
March 2, 2013
Well Professor P. takes two kids (a boy and a girl) on the journey of learning about types of poop and uses for it! He goes on about how farmers use it for fertilizer and how people use it for houses and heat! Animals use it to mark their territories and seeds travel in animal poop. You really get the scoop on poop!
Why I liked this book –
I liked this book because of my sister’s reaction to it. I had the book sitting on my desk and she came by and picked it up and started reading it and I quote -
“What?”
“Oh, that’s got to stink!”
“EW! That’s GROSS!”
“HEY THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT POOP!”
After she got over the shock of a book about poop, she read the whole thing… twice and was really into learning about all the ways poop can be useful. :D Besides me laughing hysterically at the book, the illustrations are great. The flow of the story and the rhyme is AWESOME! Plus the story really teaches you something! Who would have ever thought you could use poop in so many ways?!? It just tells us that we can recycle all kind of things! If you want a chuckle-filled educational book, this is the book to turn to! I really think kids 4+ will LOVE LOVE LOVE this book (or at least have a funny reaction ;) )!
**Note I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Why I liked this book –
I liked this book because of my sister’s reaction to it. I had the book sitting on my desk and she came by and picked it up and started reading it and I quote -
“What?”
“Oh, that’s got to stink!”
“EW! That’s GROSS!”
“HEY THIS BOOK IS ALL ABOUT POOP!”
After she got over the shock of a book about poop, she read the whole thing… twice and was really into learning about all the ways poop can be useful. :D Besides me laughing hysterically at the book, the illustrations are great. The flow of the story and the rhyme is AWESOME! Plus the story really teaches you something! Who would have ever thought you could use poop in so many ways?!? It just tells us that we can recycle all kind of things! If you want a chuckle-filled educational book, this is the book to turn to! I really think kids 4+ will LOVE LOVE LOVE this book (or at least have a funny reaction ;) )!
**Note I got a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
February 26, 2014
I’ll be honest, I was a bit wary of this book, but Artie Bennett has once again surprised me with his ability to take an often thought icky or awkward topic and explore it with such captivating pizzazz! In Poopendous, Professor Poopdeck takes us on a poop safari, exploring the sides to poop that we don’t often consider.
From the various words used for poop, to its many uses, Poopendous covers it all! Once again, Bennett uses funny, clever rhymes to tell his story, and he is a master at word choices, picking the absolute best ones. Like The Butt Book, this book is in no way inappropriate or gross (even if its subject is icky!). Bennett is so good at finding the balance between amusing and educational, and Poopendous is especially engaging. Little readers will certainly laugh-out-loud at the book’s charming humor, but they will also learn a great deal...I know I did!
Mike Moran’s illustrations wonderfully bring Bennett’s words to life! Moran’s bright, cartoonish pictures are absolutely hysterical. Each living creature depicted is given such amusing and captivating expressions. Moran’s illustrations are total poop...which, in this instance, is a very very good thing!
I never imagined the topic of poop could be so delightfully engaging, but Bennett has made it so. Approached with humor and thought, this icky topic has been wonderful explored in Poopendous!
From the various words used for poop, to its many uses, Poopendous covers it all! Once again, Bennett uses funny, clever rhymes to tell his story, and he is a master at word choices, picking the absolute best ones. Like The Butt Book, this book is in no way inappropriate or gross (even if its subject is icky!). Bennett is so good at finding the balance between amusing and educational, and Poopendous is especially engaging. Little readers will certainly laugh-out-loud at the book’s charming humor, but they will also learn a great deal...I know I did!
Mike Moran’s illustrations wonderfully bring Bennett’s words to life! Moran’s bright, cartoonish pictures are absolutely hysterical. Each living creature depicted is given such amusing and captivating expressions. Moran’s illustrations are total poop...which, in this instance, is a very very good thing!
I never imagined the topic of poop could be so delightfully engaging, but Bennett has made it so. Approached with humor and thought, this icky topic has been wonderful explored in Poopendous!
March 12, 2013
It’s true: little kids love to talk about poop. Parents can help them channel that attraction, and get them talking and laughing and learning abut poop all at the same time with the help of a new picture book for ages 4 and up called Poopendous. Written by Artie Bennett, who also wrote The Butt Book, Poopendous uses rhyming couplets to help kids learn about a few facts about the stuff that comes out of every animal’s body.
The story takes us on a journey with Professor Pip Poopdeck, who is full of fun facts such as “Poop from critters is called dung, and monkey dung is sometimes flung.” Or, “Camel poop is desert-dry. Wet poop comes from birds on high.” Mike Moran’s colorful illustrations are funny too. Every page features the professor and his two students, a girl and a boy, as they travel the world to find out facts about poop. You see mice and frogs and aardvarks, dogs and hippos and termites all happily getting down to business.
Poopendous is sure to delight kids and the adults who read to them. I highly recommend it.
The author provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion in this review.
The story takes us on a journey with Professor Pip Poopdeck, who is full of fun facts such as “Poop from critters is called dung, and monkey dung is sometimes flung.” Or, “Camel poop is desert-dry. Wet poop comes from birds on high.” Mike Moran’s colorful illustrations are funny too. Every page features the professor and his two students, a girl and a boy, as they travel the world to find out facts about poop. You see mice and frogs and aardvarks, dogs and hippos and termites all happily getting down to business.
Poopendous is sure to delight kids and the adults who read to them. I highly recommend it.
The author provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion in this review.
May 30, 2012
I was lucky enough to have children's author, Artie Bennett, send me The Butt Book to review last year. The grandkiddos loved it so of course I said yes when he asked if I would like to read and review his new book! Poopendous! is another delightfully silly (yet tasteful) book that is entertaining as well as educational. Professor P. Poopdeck is our narrator and teaches us that different animals make different shapes and there are even a variety of uses for poop. All of this and more are described in rhyming text. I didn't expect to learn so much myself! I've read it with my four year-old granddaughter several times and she asks questions and makes intelligent comments every time.
Mike Moran has added comical illustrations sure to charm children and adults. His work perfectly compliments the story. While the topic could easily have been handled poorly, author and illustrator have made this an enjoyable adventure. I look forward to more from Artie Bennet. Fans for life at our house!
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book to review.
Mike Moran has added comical illustrations sure to charm children and adults. His work perfectly compliments the story. While the topic could easily have been handled poorly, author and illustrator have made this an enjoyable adventure. I look forward to more from Artie Bennet. Fans for life at our house!
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book to review.
January 19, 2013
I have mixed feelings about this title. The digital artwork is vibrant and appealing. The rhyming text moves the book along and creates interest in the subject, but there were some issues with pacing. The text begins by confirming the fact that everyone poops and provides a few interesting facts (i.e. different terminology for poop etc). It then goes off on a tangent to describe the textures and types of poop different animals produce before it gets back on track and lays out an interesting fact per page (uses for poop etc).
I was disappointed to find that there weren't any resources in the back of the book (further reading, suggested websites etc). I think other books have done a better job covering this subject both on an appeal and research level.
I was disappointed to find that there weren't any resources in the back of the book (further reading, suggested websites etc). I think other books have done a better job covering this subject both on an appeal and research level.
June 18, 2012
Okay, the adult in your says, “Gross.” The kid in you, however, is wondering how we’ve come this far without someone writing a book like this. Kids love this topic, so why not make it educational too? From what different types of animal poop is called, to its shape or size and to how it is used, kids will be on the floor laughing, not realizing they are learning a bunch of neat information.
Mike Moran provides the vibrant, silly artwork that perfectly matches the crazy rhymes and topic of Poopendous. It’s even hard to say the name without chuckling. Do you want your kids to be eager to read? I bet this book will help.
Highly recommended!
Mike Moran provides the vibrant, silly artwork that perfectly matches the crazy rhymes and topic of Poopendous. It’s even hard to say the name without chuckling. Do you want your kids to be eager to read? I bet this book will help.
Highly recommended!
June 24, 2012
Everything you ever wanted to learn about poop and some. Kids will love this picture book filled with facts about poop. The thing I found most interesting is how poop help plants travel from one place to another. The fruit eating critter that enjoyed lunch in one place will leave his poop often in a totally different place. Resulting in the well fertilized seeds taking root somewhere it otherwise might not.
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July 14, 2012Professor S. Poopdeck in your guide through the non-fiction world of poop. Yes. Poop. Now. . .who's daring enough to bring this one in for a little non-fiction fun with your common core state standards. No? Okay. Quick? What shape is a womat's poop? Don't know. . .hmmm. . .you didn't read Artie's book? Oh my. Pair this one up with THE BUTT BOOK by the same author.
December 3, 2019
A funny, light-hearted book filled with facts about poop and all of its uses. Told through a fun rhyming jingle-like verse and narrated by a quirky professor, the book is guaranteed to inform and entertain.
To be honest, I was surprised that the book didn't mention the new elephant dung paper products you can buy many places now.
To be honest, I was surprised that the book didn't mention the new elephant dung paper products you can buy many places now.
January 29, 2016
Yup, I just read a book about poo. Mixing picture book and documentary, this brillant thing will explain to kids the various poops and some of their uses around the world. It's probably a wonder for the so great "pee-poo" language phase (not sure it's a worldwide thing!). The story is written in rhymes, the topic is well addressed and the art is nice.
May 8, 2014
Oh man. I want to be all grown up and say that I didn't actually laugh like a young boy, but there you have it. I did. I laughed long and hard and I want to read this to my third graders. If I didn't think I'd have some offended parties, I'd totally do it.
HILARIOUS.
HILARIOUS.
March 31, 2012
Well, it is funny and I know a lot of kids who will laugh when you read this.
April 26, 2012
Bennett's writting is funny and clever. Moran's illustrations are funny and clever. Kids will laugh and love this book.
May 30, 2012
A light-hearted look at poop and its value.
June 2, 2012
My boys LOVE this book! So do I! Great writing and great pictures!
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