Cock-a-doodle-poo!

Laugh out loud funny! Even had daddy giggling his head off. I am not normally a fan of all the new books including 'poo humour' and that seems to be all the rage, but I did really find myself enjoying this one, much to my surprise. Rooster is down on the farm 'dodging bits of doo-doo flying all around!' He's had enough and wishes he could be flying high 'where the air is clear'. So, Rooster hatches a plan to do just that. We all know roosters can't fly but with a bit of innovation and a big pair of knickers, Rooster manages to achieve his dream and just in time too as someone's up to no good! If you don't want to hear 'Poop Attack!' repeated one hundred times throughout the day I wouldn't read this to young children but on the other hand, who could deny the small people in their life this hilarious delight? The illustrations in this book are colourful and full of action and the rhyming verse makes it nearly impossible not to laugh at (especially doo-doo!). I feel the story line has more to it than the cover and title give it justice for as we find out that the story is much more about ingenious creativity and an unlikely hero. Picture Book / Ages 3+ / Reviewed by Nikki Stiles, teacher.

Suggested Reading Age 3+