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Walter el perro pedorrero: Walter the Farting Dog, Spanish-Language Edition (Hardcover)

by William Kotzwinkle (Author), Glenn Murray (Author), Audrey Colman (Illustrator)
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From Publishers Weekly

Here's a companion to Taro Gomi's Everyone Poops, albeit with less educational value. Walter, a fat gray dog with an apologetic look on his face, comes home from the pound with two children. He has incurable gas, and his family decides to take him back. The night before he is to go, Walter sadly devours "the 25-pound bag of low-fart dog biscuits the vet had prescribed for him, which had made him fart more.... A gigantic gas bubble began to build inside him." Wouldn't you know, two burglars break in, and Walter's liability becomes his asset. Predictable stuff, but Kotzwinkle (Trouble in Bugland) and education writer Murray know their audience. Their simple strategy just keep saying "fart" should have children rolling in the aisles during read-aloud. Newcomer Colman likewise fixates on one visual gag, Walter with steam blasting out his backside. Unlike Babette Cole, whose Dr. Dog takes a mock-scientific approach to digestion, Colman specializes in reaction shots; in her surreal collages of photos and patterns, people hold their noses and a cat glances at the culprit. Yes, this lowbrow endeavor could be a crowd-pleaser but, like its topic, its disruptive effects will tend to linger. Ages 4-8.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.


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Ages 5-8. Has there ever been a more self-explanatory title? The family that brings Walter home from the pound quickly discovers his problem. Will a change of diet work? No. And, unfortunately, Walter doesn't seem to have much self-control when it comes to his failing: on the night before he is to be taken back to the pound, he eats a 25-pound bag of dog biscuits ("Even though he knew they made him fart more, he couldn't resist them . . . Very tasty"). When burglars break into the house, Walter puts his blasting ability to good use, and the family comes to value him just as he is. This is similar to Dav Pilkey's Dog Breath (1994), but centering on a more offensive orifice. Is there any reason to purchase this, besides the fact that kids will find it hysterical? The dialog is clever (though two writers--one of whom is veteran author Kotzwinkle--seems excessive), and the art is quite ingenious. Seemingly computer-conceived characters--including Walter complete with a permanently abashed expression--are unique efforts, as are the smoothly colored backgrounds. All in all, it's a gas. Ilene Cooper
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Coarse and ugly vs. funny and distinctive, Mar 5 2009
By GerberaMom (Scarborough) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Walter the Farting Dog (Hardcover)
I don't like that 'F' word, call me a prude if you will, but it really lacks class. I also really disliked the illustrations - why does everyone including the dog have to be so ugly?
My kids are enjoying it though in the way only grade schoolers can appreciate.
Not much to the story line that hasn't been done before - same soup, different ingredients.
Not much harm though and if it gets my kids reading, then so be it.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Just Read It at the Book Store, April 13 2004
By N. Sealund "procurer" (Redwood City, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walter the Farting Dog (Hardcover)
I have a three and five year old. I picked up the book to preview it before making the purchase. I'm glad I did. It sounded hilarious, but fell short of expectations. I felt it was not at all original. The story was almost the same as "Dog Breath" by Dav Pilkey (which my kids enjoy). So I wasn't as charmed by the story. I noticed other reviewers made this observaton too.
Also, I'm okay with the occasional potty-humor, but this book is a little over-the-top. The word, "fart" is mentioned so frequently it got tiresome to read. Before you make the purchase, might I suggest, if you're buying this book for children who can't read yet, you might want to THINK how you feel about reading "FART" OUT LOUD over and over again at story-time.
If you're OK with that, and you've never read "Dog Breath" this might be one to add to you're collection. I did like the illustrations, but decided to pass on the purchase.
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1.0 out of 5 stars I wonder what Dav Pilkey has to say about this., April 10 2004
By Jane Hankey (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Walter the Farting Dog (Hardcover)
I work in a library so I was aware that this book was creating a controversy because of the word Farting which was making all the 8 year old boys clamour after it and was making all the grown-ups want to ban it or at least forget about it. (Librarians, being politically correct types, usually frown on the banning of books. However, they do like offensive books to have some merit besides offensiveness.)
I wasn't nearly as disgusted with the content of the book as with it's blatant rip-off of Dogbreath by Dav Pilkey. I recommend Dogbreath instead. It is wittier. Other Dav Pilkey books are also good.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not for parents who want laid-back but polite kids
I bought this book as it was listed as being for 3-5 year olds, but upon reading it I quickly decided to return it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Karen K.

5.0 out of 5 stars Slightly crude, but precious!

I have read this to my preschool group of children and we had all a lot of fun. The tales of Walter and his small problems made for a lot of hard laughing for the whole... Read more
Published on Mar 9 2007 by David

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for something different
I have to say first off that I must thank the author for this delightful and down-right laugh out loud childrens book. Read more
Published on Dec 28 2006 by mr.bill

5.0 out of 5 stars What a "Blast"!!!!!
I found this book at a toy store and was crying when I showed the book to my boyfriend "Walter", who has similar problems as the main character in the book! Read more
Published on Sep 14 2005 by JENNIFER L PINKERTON

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice read
An incredible dog story for children. Funny too even for an adult mind. A simplified joy for dog story readers. Read more
Published on May 24 2005 by Philip

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!
I know a gassy little girl who loves this book. She and I just read it in the book store and she was bawling with laughter. Read more
Published on Jul 19 2004 by Erica

5.0 out of 5 stars Laughed until I cried
The title caught my eye at the book store and when I started to read this book I laughed until I cried! I kept snorting with laughter right there in the store. Read more
Published on Jul 12 2004 by Mary G. Longorio

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny book with a great message!
It really is a cute book with a good theme...besides farting, that is. It's all about accepting folks as they are, the not-so-good traits along with the good. Read more
Published on Jul 9 2004 by Anastasia

2.0 out of 5 stars inappropriateness agreed
I have seen this book everywhere! As I am looking for a book to help teach my (3 year old) manners. I have not purchased it, nor will I. Read more
Published on Jul 1 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
This book is a great way to tell children that even though you may not like a part of someone, you can learn to love them no matter what. Read more
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