Walter is a dog that farts and they really smell. So bad in fact that they blow a beach umbrella away and now, the Crabs want Water banned from the beach. This book is lunacy in all the best ways. Yes, it’s body humor. Yes, it could be considered a little disgusting but it’s so fun and kids absolutely love it. I know and lived through the years of this book being banned and I’m like why? Why? Why? Why? I love this book, I think everybody should read it at least once, and I’m happy there are libraries that keep copies available for future generations to read. ( )

34 months - If humor about farting never seems to get old with you or your kids this will be a hit. ( )

A perfect book for anyone who wants to laugh.. I just took a class on boy reader boy writers and i feel that this is the perfect picture book for them!!

Because of his flatulence, Walter is banned from the beach and confined to the vacation home. But when his humans get marooned on a sandbar, Walter forgives the banning and comes to the rescue.

RESPONSE: Children think body humor is hilarious. So do many adults. This book weaves body humor together with a cute tale about accepting people's differences and "flaws." Illustrations have a unique style to them, but I think the main draw for kids is the farting dog.

THEMES: acceptance, courage, flatulence

A witty story about Walter the flagellant dog from the pound. Two kids fall in love with him and adopt him, but their family cant bring their selves to accepting him as part of the family. That is until Walter realizes the gravity of the situation and takes a personal oath never to fart again. This decision, as it turns out helps him to save the day, and convince his masters that he is, after all, an integral part of the family! A moral that teaches kids the importance of sticking together as a family and in learning to dealwith the personal defects of loved ones!