Dirt Boy

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Summary: Slangerup is a Slanger-champ with Dirt Boy
Review: The Lengend of Dirt Boy is less a story and more a parable. Encouraging little boys to keep clean is as easy as pole vaulting to Neptune. Slangerup's tale of a boy who refuses to clean up (and the resulting consequences) is a welcome means to educate as well as entertain. I'm not sure if it's enough to keep kids clean, but it sure has me scrubbing behind the ears. The House of Harper eagerly awaits Slangerup's next offering.

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Summary: Fun for Dirt Boys AND GIRLS of ALL ages
Review: This book has instantly become the family favorite. My daughter had me read it three times right after we first got it, and she laughed everytime we read it, as a matter of fact she STILL laughs when we read it. The illustrations are beautifully done and add a lot to this wonderful story. We look forward to future releases from Mr. Slangerup.

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Summary: Dirt Boy
Review: This is a really cool book. We liked it when he was in the giant's bellybutton. Everyone would like this book because it is funny and teaches you to take a bath and brush your teeth when you get dirty. Second Grade

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Summary: Dirt Boy hits pay dirt!
Review: What a terrific book! My children sat spellbound as Farnello Fister grew dirtier & dirtier, and cackled with glee at his belly-button bed and green breath! They've always enjoyed playing in mud, but now they look forward to bath time, too!

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Summary: Dirt Boy hits pay dirt!
Review: What a terrific book! My children sat spellbound as Farnello Fister grew dirtier & dirtier, and cackled with glee at his belly-button bed and green breath! They've always enjoyed playing in mud, but now they look forward to bath time, too!

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Summary: What a wonderful wordless picture book this would have made!
Review: When Mom tries to force filthy Fister Farnello into the tub, he rebels and runs off into the woods and lives in his own filth with his new friend Dirt Man. A fun concept falls flat with text bland enough to be left out entirely. "Fister Farnello loved dirt" begins this picture book, and right away, I thought, why didn't Slangerup say he "dug" dirt? Although the editor/author attempts to jazz things up by playing with the text (bold, capitals, etc.) the writing is medicore at best and the author tells instead of showing. The descriptions of Dirt Boy at his worst are redeeming, but the illustration still captures the scene much more effectively. The pictures, mostly earth-tones, are wonderful, and stand alone to tell the story. Perspectives and mood vary greatly; illustrations show a closeup of a joyful Fister grasping a muddy worm and a larger than life giant sprawling off the page. In one sad blue tranquil scene, Mother languishes in a chair, snoozing and hoping for the return of her wild child, and a blast from the hose bowls Fister over and shoos the birds from their nests in his snarled hair. Details like scissors, rubber gloves, and bottles and bars of soap drive home Slangerup's humorous itinerary of what is needed to make Fister clean again, and a squeaky clean Fister admits to the delight of washing the dirt off. If you share this one in storytime, you may as well skip the text. Show during a unit on mud or hygiene, and serve up with gummi worms in chocolate pudding & oreo dirt.

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Summary: What a wonderful wordless picture book this would have made!
Review: When Mom tries to force filthy Fister Farnello into the tub, he rebels and runs off into the woods and lives in his own filth with his new friend Dirt Man. A fun concept falls flat with text bland enough to be left out entirely. "Fister Farnello loved dirt" begins this picture book, and right away, I thought, why didn't Slangerup say he "dug" dirt? Although the editor/author attempts to jazz things up by playing with the text (bold, capitals, etc.) the writing is medicore at best and the author tells instead of showing. The descriptions of Dirt Boy at his worst are redeeming, but the illustration still captures the scene much more effectively. The pictures, mostly earth-tones, are wonderful, and stand alone to tell the story. Perspectives and mood vary greatly; illustrations show a closeup of a joyful Fister grasping a muddy worm and a larger than life giant sprawling off the page. In one sad blue tranquil scene, Mother languishes in a chair, snoozing and hoping for the return of her wild child, and a blast from the hose bowls Fister over and shoos the birds from their nests in his snarled hair. Details like scissors, rubber gloves, and bottles and bars of soap drive home Slangerup's humorous itinerary of what is needed to make Fister clean again, and a squeaky clean Fister admits to the delight of washing the dirt off. If you share this one in storytime, you may as well skip the text. Show during a unit on mud or hygiene, and serve up with gummi worms in chocolate pudding & oreo dirt.