Dawn McMillan

This book was so silly and so much fun. I know there are a few of these books, and I have never wanted to read them before. However, in Ohio, a teacher or principle was fired for reading one of these books aloud to the school during assembly. So I had to read it. This book was so much fun. Is it potty humor, absolutely? But that is what makes it approachable. There is no reason these books should be banned. They should be celebrated for helping kids want to read!

Stunning painting illustrations with lyrical story about a boy who finds his uncle's harmonica. He connects to the world around and the past whilst playing. A beautiful, uplifting as well as sad picturebook.

Author Dawn McMillan knows her audience: Young children think butts, farts and pooping are hilarious! While adults might roll their eyes, infantile humor really appeals to — well, the infantile set. So bully for McMillan for giving the primary-school public want it wants and loves. Also, Rose Kinnaird’s quirky illustrations prove the perfect fit for this quirky book.

In the interest of full disclosure, I received this book from NetGalley and Dover Publications in exchange for an honest show more review. show less

It is no secret that I love these books. The author does such a good job telling a funny and relatable story. The illustrations with the random farts keep the kids laughing. And while these books do not have a true cadence and some of the rhymes are a stretch, it all works and comes rolling of the tongue in a slick way. This butt is going to continue to read these books as long as the author continues to write them.