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My School Stinks! Hardcover – Picture Book, July 6, 2021

by Becky Scharnhorst (Author), Julia Patton (Illustrator)
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"Just might convince complaining children that their school isn't so bad after all."--Kirkus reviews

A hilarious back-to-school story told through journal entries about a boy who finds himself at a new school where the other students are REAL animals. Perfect for fans of Ryan T. Higgins's We Don't Eat Our Classmates and Elise Parsley's If You Ever Want to Bring an Alligator to School, Don't!

Dear Diary,

Today is the first day at my new school and I think there's been a mistake. My desk mate stinks, my locker buddy bites, and my teacher is unbearable! I told Mom my classmates are WILD ANIMALS but she said all little kids are wild animals. I think I'm going to be sick tomorrow.

Celebrate back to school (and even calm some back-to-school nerves) with this clever and funny story about a boy who accidentally winds up at a school for animals, but soon realizes friends can come in all shapes, sizes, and species. A great read for kindergarten through second grade!

Praise for My School Stinks!:

"Along with being a good choice for children anxious about their own upcoming “first day,” this offers a nifty exercise in reading between the lines."--Booklist

"An encouraging new-kid narrative told from an entertaining perspective." --Publishers Weekly
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    5 - 7 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    GN550L
  6. Dimensions
    10.38 x 0.36 x 10.31 inches
  7. Publisher
    Flamingo Books
  8. Publication date
    July 6, 2021
  9. ISBN-10
    0593116526
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0593116524
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"This story has an amusing tongue-in-cheek quality in which the text can be read as exaggeration but the pictures bear out the child’s perspective. For children accused of having wild imaginations, this is an affirming treat. Just might convince complaining children that their school isn’t so bad after all." --Kirkus reviews 

"Along with being a good choice for children anxious about their own upcoming “first day,” this offers a nifty exercise in reading between the lines."--Booklist

"Scharnhorst’s humorous narration is presented on each page as Stuart’s diary entries on notebook paper inserts. Animal humor aplenty enlivens the tale, while Patton’s mixed traditional and digital media art amplify the comedy with dynamic scenes and cartoonish characters. An encouraging new-kid narrative told from an entertaining perspective." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Becky Scharnhorst is a children’s book author who lives in Wisconsin with her family and quite a few wild animals, only two of which are her kids. When she’s not reading or writing, she can be found hiking through the woods, baking something sweet, or thinking happy thoughts. You can visit Becky online at beckyscharnhorst.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @beckyscharn.

Julia Patton is an illustrator originating from the wilderness in Northumberland, UK. She loves illuminating magical stories like this one, and in particular loves drawing silly stinky creatures. When she’s not happily scribbling away in her woodshed, you’ll find her planting trees and camping with her very own pack of wildlings. You can visit Julia online at juliapatton.co.uk or follow her on Twtitter @julia_patton and on Instagram @julspatton.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flamingo Books (July 6, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593116526
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593116524
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 7 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ GN550L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.36 x 10.31 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 113 ratings

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    Julia Patton is an award winning author, illustrator & designer who has produced over 60 picture books internationally. Post graduate MA illustration, Edinburgh University.

    Represented by Lori Nowicki of www.painted-words.com She lives and works in a rustic woodshed in rural Northumberland. When not writing and illustrating Julia loves wild camping, rugby, and building tree houses.

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    Becky grew up in Northeast Wisconsin and spent most of her childhood playing in lakes and reading books. Shortly after graduating from Luther College, Becky spent a year working as a children’s bookseller and soon discovered she enjoyed reading picture books more than anything else. Now Becky spends her days writing children’s books and working at her local library. When she’s not reading or writing, Becky can be found hiking through the woods, baking something sweet, or thinking happy thoughts. She currently lives in Central Wisconsin with her husband, two kids, and a few too many pets.

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This book is incredible! I love the vibrant, laugh-out-loud text and the illustrations are adorably funny! Such a cute, fresh concept, and the main character is just so humorous. I love an epistolary story, especially for young readers. I can’t say enough good things about this story!
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SB Steele
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious story about a new school, kids will love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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My kids and I both loved this hilarious picture book told in diary entries about a kid named Stuart and his experience at a new school where all his new classmates are wild animals! As in, a hungry crocodile, a beaver who eats all his pencils, and a gorilla who picks through his hair looking for tasty bugs. Stuart tries to tell his parents what’s up, but they don’t buy it and keep sending him back, even after he attempts to fake sick. But as time marches on, Stuart starts to see the positive side of his new peers.
This is such a clever and amusing take on a new school story that also reminds us that first impressions can be misleading, a positive outlook goes a long way, and you never know where you’ll find a good friend. The illustrations are so entertaining and full of playful details. What a fun book this would be to read in the classroom. I hope there is a sequel where we get to see what happens on Parents Night!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Picture Book- perfect for back-to-school!
Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2021
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MY SCHOOL STINKS is the perfect book for any time, especially, back-to-school time. This book is full of funny antics, like Stuart pretending to be sick with chickenpox when he didn't want to go to school. He cuts out little red dots from paper and puts them all over himself and his bed! Haha! I could not stop laughing throughout the story. Becky writes about the trials and tribulations that any child, either returning to school or going to school for the first time, can experience. Even though Stuart is dealing with animals instead of other children, the anxiety that can accompany new situations is the same. Becky shows that making the best out of situations leads to positive outcomes. She uses so many wonderful elements of humor that you just don't want it to end! The artwork shows even more funny moments that make this story even more special. Julia's detailed illustrations make you want to read the book over and over. I saw something different with every read! This is a must-have for all bookshelves!
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Tara Hannon
5.0 out of 5 stars Funny Funny Funny AND Sweet!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2021
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Every now and then, a book comes along that my kids want to grab out of my hands to engage with on a closer level. This is one of those books. My 7yo and 3yo LOVE it! After our first read, my 7yo requested to keep the book with her after lights out so she could continue scanning the pages. (There are so many great and silly details to see on each page.)

Stuart's school jitters (and his fear that his Alligator classmate might eat him) were really relatable and we enjoyed rooting for him as he began to feel safe, embrace his circumstance, and overcome his anxieties. This book is a great catalyst for conversations about anxious feelings and acceptance.

We love the diary entry format. And Julia's art kept my kids scanning the pages long after I was finished reading the text.

I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves books with humor and heart.
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chelsea lin
5.0 out of 5 stars Kids will LOVE this hilarious with heart book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2021
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MY SCHOOL STINKS
Ok. I love this book SO MUCH! And so will KIDS! There’s nothing stinky about it – it’s stupendous! It’s a diary-entry structured story that follows a little boy named Stuart on his first days of school – but we soon find out he goes to school with a bunch of wild animals! The humor is organically built-in and Becky (author) astounds in this story as she weaves this clever and perfectly-paced humor with heart that feels sincere without being sentimental.
I always pay attention to when I feel a shift inside me as I read a story and as we see the friendship between Charlie and Stuart grow, that shift happens for me. This is a testament to the character building and writing from Becky as well as the incredibly animated and engaging art from Julia Patton.
This book is a must-have!
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Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars A wild school experience that will have you laughing!
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2021
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This book is funny and has really cute illustrations! It's about a nervous boy who winds up at a school for animals and his parents don't believe him. He's on his own and has to figure out how to deal with his wild classmates. There's also a broader message (which I like because I have one VERY cautious kid) about trying new experiences and finding out you might like them.

Both of my twins, who are going into second grade, loved this book! Their favorite characters are Ms. Fuzzybottom (the mouse) and Charlie (the crocodile). There's lot of funny jokes that I won't spoil for you! And fun things to find in the pictures each time.
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GrandmaD
5.0 out of 5 stars You Might Even Laugh Out Loud!
Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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In this very entertaining book, Becky Scharnhorst and Julia Patton have captured the angst of starting a new school, or maybe even a new job, where you don’t know anyone and you don’t know what to expect. At first, everyone is a stranger (or as in this book, just plain strange). Then, after you get to know them, they are not so bad after all and maybe you’ll even get to like them.

The illustrations are clever, perfectly depict the story, and offer plenty of things to talk about as you read to your young people. You will want to find out more about what happens to Stuart and his classmates
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paige hannon
5.0 out of 5 stars My daughters favorite book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2022
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Honestly the best book on our shelf! My daughter requests it all the time... the language is educational AND funny! The illustrations support the text and are compelling and interesting to discuss. WE LOVE THIS BOOK
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JFH
5.0 out of 5 stars "Wildly" Entertaining!
Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2021
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This book is so clever and funny! Hilarious, in fact. However tough we might have had it in school, nothing tops Stuart's experience! Kids will laugh out loud at the way the animal students' natures impact the classroom environment. Teachers will love the funny way to bring up discussions of making new friends, school jitters, and classroom behavior. I can also see a lot of kids deciding they want to keep diaries of their own school experience. The illustrations in the book enhance the hilarity of the text. In short, My School Stinks is a "wildly" entertaining book!
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