...likely to stop even non-bookish kids in their tracks.
Poo Bum
A worldwide favourite about a little rabbit who could only say one thing
Written by Stephanie Blake
Translated by Linda Burgess
Also available in te reo Māori
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Description
Now a series on Netflix.
Simon is children’s favourite cheeky rabbit! With bright and bold illustrations, the Simon picturebook series is intelligent, funny and adored by toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.
Once there was a little rabbit who could only say one thing…
In the morning his mother would say, “Time to get up, my little rabbit!”
He’d reply: “Poo bum!”
At lunchtime his father would say, “Eat your spinach, my little rabbit!”
He’d reply: “Poo bum!”
One day, he meets a hungry wolf.
Will Simon learn his lesson once and for all?
Absurdly humorous and irrepressible, Simon’s antics are guaranteed entertainment and will have children back for repeat readings — it’s too much fun to say the words “Poo Bum” again and again! While the surprise ending will have the whole family in hysterics, the message is clear, Simon knows perfectly well how to behave when he wants to. But it’s hard when there are so many funny words to say.
Perfect to read aloud and giggle together as a family or for beginning readers who will enjoy the bold and simple text.
“Likely to stop even non-bookish kids in their tracks” — The Guardian, ‘The Best Picturebooks for Children’
Stephanie Blake is the author and illustrator of seven picturebooks in the Simon series and dozens of highly successful books in France, many of them children’s favorites.
Simon’s adventures continue in:
Praise for Poo Bum
“I believe that entertainment is an overrated function of art and we should be challenged by what we view and read.” — Simon Pegg.
“I found it funny. Ten-year-old found it funny. Seven-year-old considered it hilarious and 2-year-old laughed because everyone else did. What couldn’t you like about a potty-mouthed rabbit?” — Sunday Star Times, New Zealand
“Scatological writing doesn’t usually impress me – but the plot of Poo Bum is hilarious. Stephanie Blake is a big seller in France. Find out why.” — The Listener, New Zealand
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Book Details
Country of Origin France Reader Age 2-5 year, 5-7 year Book Size ISBN
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Reviews
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Discover Children’s Books –
Poo Bum is a brilliant, fully-rounded, funny, clever book and one that will delight children and their adults over and over again.
Travis Jonkers, 100 Scope Notes, School Library Journal –
I . . . I don’t even know how to describe this book. Okay I’ll try. A bunny with a potty mouth is eaten by a wolf. But that same potty mouth is what ends up saving the little rabbit. If you’re looking for a slightly naughty read aloud that is likely to bring the house down, this is the book for you.
Baby Bookworms –
The illustrations are colourful, bold and simple. The repetitive words “Poo Bum!” will have kids engaged and participating with the text. They will want to go back again and again to enjoy this irreverent book of toilet humour. The book is so fun and I highly recommend it.
The Ladybug Reads –
This book may be a masterpiece.
I’ve read so many children’s books that, when one of them stands out, I notice. Poo Bum is simplistic, with no lessons learned. The illustrations are garish and silly. The story consists of a rabbit repeating a scatological phrase. But, you know what? It made me laugh. I can totally see this being a favourite of little kids, thanks to its hilarious absurdity.
Outside in World (UK), December 2013 –
A very funny, irreverent story that will be enjoyed by both children and parents. The surprise ending in particular, will create a lot of giggles and even some chuckles from adults too.
Rhino Reads (UK), November 2013 –
Hurrah for a book that celebrates silliness and encourages children to test their boundaries and play with language… this is a book that can unite three generations of a family in silliness and pre-school anarchy… All hail Stephanie Blake for showing children as they really are.
Wild and Grizzly Blog, October 2013 –
With my toddler’s love of the word poo and the erupting belly giggles that followed who could say no to this good book… sure to become a kids fast favourite.
Playcentre Journal, Autumn 2012 –
What is funnier to a child than good, old-fashioned toilet humour? And what better vehicle for toilet humour than a little rabbit who can say nothing but `Poo bum’?
The Source, December 2011 –
The cover says it all. A cute little white rabbit smiles at the reader and says, Poo Bum. The knowing smile confirms that the young rabbit knows that it is using taboo words.
‘The Best Picture Books for Children’, The Guardian (UK), December 2012 –
…likely to stop even non-bookish kids in their tracks.
Widge Reviews, July 2012 –
This is a delight to read, with a message too, and older kids will enjoy reading it aloud and not being told off for using some particular words!
Around the Bookshops, February 2012 –
Children will revel in this story with its bright illustrations, endearing characters and the licence to use `forbidden’ words…Recommended.
Swings and Roundabouts, Autumn 2012 –
This book will delight any child who adores ‘toilet talk’ especially 3-4 year old boys… Poo Bum is a genuinely funny story with bright bold illustrations. Perfect for reading aloud at mat time, that is if you don’t mind a little bit of anarchy, especially with the perfect twist at the end.
Good Reading magazine (Australia), February 2012 –
It’s a laugh a page. With its bold illustrations and its cheeky ending, it’s bound to be loved by children and adults alike.
Sunday Star-Times, February 2012 –
I found it funny. Ten-year-old found it funny. Seven-year-old considered it hilarious and 2-year-old laughed because everyone else did. What couldn’t you like about a potty-mouthed rabbit?
Oh Baby magazine, December 2011 –
Poo Bum’s potty humour is sure to thrill your toddler as nothing delights more than naughty words and rude noises and here they’re matched by cheeky illustrations of a mischievous bunny. Worth a giggle for the whole family.
‘Tessa’s top title’, Create Readers blog, National Library of NZ, December 2011 –
This boldly coloured picture book is another of Gecko Press’s wonderful translations with excellent illustrations and a little bit of shock value …`Dirty Bertie’ was a firm favourite of Tessa’s so there is no surprise that this has been met with equal enthusiasm. The novelty for young kids at hearing an adult say `poo bum’ out loud and their double take is priceless. Adults will probably be divided about this book and will either love or hate it. Children on the other hand, will love it for sure!
’50 Best Children’s Books of 2011′, The Listener, December 2011 –
Scatological writing doesn’t usually impress me – but the plot of Poo Bum is hilarious. Stephanie Blake is a big seller in France. Find out why.
Running Furs blog, November 2011 –
The sort of book that subversive aunts and uncles buy. It is big, bold and colourful. Rabbit’s expressions are conveyed with wondrous simplicity in a mere seven brushstrokes and the angle of his ears. Children will love this book because it is slightly risqu‚ but you do need to know the family before you buy it. Kids aged 3 upwards will laugh uproariously.
Kitty as a Picture blog, November 2011 –
Delightfully unpredictable, quirky and amusing, finishing on a humorous note. The large type is perfect for kids learning to read, and the content is certain to amuse and make the book an all-time favourite. Some may hesitate [at first…] but all that came from our reading is a whole bunch of giggles. Thankfully `poo bum’ has not become a large part of my daughters vocabulary; the book captured her attention and imagination more than most, and that surely can only be a good thing.
TVNZ Lifestyle, November 2011 –
Poo Bum is a genuinely funny story whose humour still amuses on repeated readings – a huge drawcard for those of us who may have to read the same book over and over again.
The text and stylish illustrations make this book appealing to adults, but the real question is will children love it too?
In my focus group of one, my daughter was entranced by the boldly drawn illustrations and loved it when I said the oft-repeated catch-phrase, dissolving into laughter at mummy being so naughty.
Poo Bum is exactly what we’ve come to expect from a Gecko Press release – a childhood gem.