Smelly Bill: Love Stinks

Plot Summary

Smelly Bill is back, and he's as SMELLY as ever... but now he's in love! Can Bill win the affections of a perfectly preened pup without cleaning up his act?

Reviews

"Postgate’s colorful and appropriately messy watercolor-and-ink cartoons illustrate the story's humor and heart, both of which it contains in plenty. Bill is an endearing pup any poodle would be lucky to have." Kirkus Reviews

"In his second outing, Smelly Bill falls head over paws for Peach the poodle....Postgate's humorous rhymes, well-matched by his lively cartoons, bring Bill and his fellow characters to life--thankfully, without the stink." Publishers Weekly

"The humorous rhyming text and cartoon illustrations create a fun read-aloud....Endearing Bill, a snaggle-toothed, pointy-nosed non-pedigreed pup, again comes out as champion in this entertaining 'boy wins girl' tale." School Library Journal

"In his sketchy, wildly comic style Postgate's imagination creates an appropriate cast with just enough props to supplement the fun."
Children's Literature

"Full-color art that's reminiscent of Quentin Blake's work turns the romance into an amusing, slap-dash affair." Booklist

"With this unlikely title comes an unlikely story with an unlikely hero....The illustrations are large, detailed, and funny. This might be a good story to use with older children when talking about hero tales, protaganists, and conflict. Recommended." Library Media Connection

Associated Keywords
smell, smells, dog, dogs