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Walter the Farting Dog
Warning: This book may cause flatulence. Walter is a fine dog, except for one small problem: he has gas. He can't help it; it's just the way he is. Fortunately, the kids Billy and Betty love him regardless, but Father says he's got to go! Poor Walter, he's going to the dog pound tomorrow. And then, in the night, burglars strike. Walter has his chance to be a hero. Destined...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
October 18th 2011
by North Atlantic Books, Frog Ltd.
(first published October 10th 2001)
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I hate this book. I mean I really, really hate this book. I've got nothing against dogs and potty humor - well,whatever I don't really care about that one way or the other.
but here's the thing,
I'm in a class with a group of people that have never taught before, they all want to teach high school language arts. On the day we were to discuss Picture books - yay! picture books! I was excited by the prospect of this group of people being able to re-discover and discover some ...more
but here's the thing,
I'm in a class with a group of people that have never taught before, they all want to teach high school language arts. On the day we were to discuss Picture books - yay! picture books! I was excited by the prospect of this group of people being able to re-discover and discover some ...more
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If this book had been around when I was little, I probably would have wept with gratitiude. As it stands, it mainly brings to mind just how unpleasant dog farts are. Really nothing funny about them at all. They don't even make a funny noise most of the time. Occasionally they might emit a "suss". Nothing funny about suss. You get up on stage and say "suss" into the mike, they're liable to boo you right out of the place.
Dog farts make a room smell like stea...more
Dog farts make a room smell like stea...more
I read this book to my students & they adored it. Many of them took it home to read with their parents...that to me is awesome. :) Good book on compassion for kids...
(I originally bought this book to send to my 3-year old niece so that my mother would have to read it to her and naturally, it would torture my mother to say the word "fart" a million times over...;) )
(I originally bought this book to send to my 3-year old niece so that my mother would have to read it to her and naturally, it would torture my mother to say the word "fart" a million times over...;) )
My mom was having a rough time of things, so we went to a bookstore, because is there really any better place to go to cheer up? We saw this book, and I made her sit down while I read it to her out loud. She was very embarrassed, but also very amused. We both know a Walter. Everyone knows a Walter.
I read this one with Alex while I was teaching him reading a couple years ago. I really did not like it. Other than the subject matter, it isn't written well and the illustrations are odd and don't make me want to look at them. There are much better kids books out there.
Rife with middle school humor, this could aptly be billed as having been written "expressively with the adolescent male in mind." A little too flat (ulent) for my taste but then I'm not a twelve-year-old boy.
Suzanne
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I read this in a bookstore and just think this is one of the funniest books ever. Everything about it is well done.
Well it's a children's book, and silly as hell, and all I can say is that it made me laugh so hard that other people were looking at me like they thought I was nuts.
As in his writing for adults, Kotzwinkle's prose is a textbook example on how to avoid extra words. He's a master at creating humorous rhythm in his sentence construction, so that sometimes he can get a laugh by simply throwing an oddball cadence into the mix. One sentence had only two words: Walter farted. With the conte...more
As in his writing for adults, Kotzwinkle's prose is a textbook example on how to avoid extra words. He's a master at creating humorous rhythm in his sentence construction, so that sometimes he can get a laugh by simply throwing an oddball cadence into the mix. One sentence had only two words: Walter farted. With the conte...more
This book is so funny your kids will pass out from laughing - or is that the gas?
Poor Walter can't get no love. He's stinky. He farts all the time. No one can stand to be around him. But don't worry, he will get the chance to prove himself, and everyone will fall in love with Walter, though they still won't want to be anywhere near him!
* I read this to my class because I let each one choose a book they wanted me to read. It figures that a kid would bring this one in. I ro...more
Poor Walter can't get no love. He's stinky. He farts all the time. No one can stand to be around him. But don't worry, he will get the chance to prove himself, and everyone will fall in love with Walter, though they still won't want to be anywhere near him!
* I read this to my class because I let each one choose a book they wanted me to read. It figures that a kid would bring this one in. I ro...more
I could really find little redeeming value here. It's not that I mind a good gassy book - I can laugh and giggle over the tales of toots for ages. But, to me, the story-telling here just felt forced, and there didn't seem to be anything special in the writing. Plus, the illustrations kind of wigged me out.
That said, what I really could not support was the horrible attitude of the father. After the two children bring Walter home from the pound (where nobody wanted him, but they lo...more
That said, what I really could not support was the horrible attitude of the father. After the two children bring Walter home from the pound (where nobody wanted him, but they lo...more
When I worked at Borders during the holiday break one December during my undergrad years, Walter the Farting Dog had just made its debut and I was at once amazed and slightly appalled at how many people came in asking for it, right down to embarrassed grandmothers whispering the book's title with sheepish sideways glances. I really never felt compelled to read it, but then I recently stumbled across the reviews of some of the newer books in the series (yes, it's a series!) and I was bemused by ...more
What kind of horrible message does a book like Walter the Farting Dog send to our precious children? That it's okay to fart? - and fart publicly and indiscriminately? That farting is somehow...funny? Or that breaking wind repeatedly at an opportune time might make you the family hero someday when burglars try to rob your house?
For too long our children have been brought up believing that flatulence, be it canine or Homo sapien in origin, is hysterical, something to joke about. Bu...more
For too long our children have been brought up believing that flatulence, be it canine or Homo sapien in origin, is hysterical, something to joke about. Bu...more
Ronyell
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“Walter the Farting Dog” is an extremely unique book created by William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray along with illustrations by Audrey Colman. This book is about how an innocent dog-named Walter has some serious gas problems to the chagrin of his new family. “Walter the Farting Dog” will have the entire family rolling around laughing for many years.
William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray’s story about a farting dog is truly unique since there has never been a children’s book that focu...more
William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray’s story about a farting dog is truly unique since there has never been a children’s book that focu...more
jacky
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Recommends it for:
ramboncious little ones whose parents have a sense of humor
Shelves:
picture-books,
lib-lew
I must say that my husband was very surprised to see this book sitting in the living room and actually asked me if he had read the cover correctly. While not quite my personal taste, I see how kids (and teens) would get a huge kick out of this book. Both genders, too. I think it is highly underestimated how funny tween and teen girls thinking farting is. I wasn't a fan of the artwork. It just was a little too odd looking for me. The story was funny (as far as fart jokes go) and the ending ...more
This is on the shelf of the exam room at my doctors office. (Nice to know she has a sense of humor, eh?) I read it when I was waiting and laughed my ass off!!! Get it for your kid when they realize that there is a trumpet in their butt. Or, when the dog lets one during dinner. It is hilarious.
I've never been much for toilet humor, but I work with kids so it's kind of an occupational hazard. This book about a smelly dog that finally finds a home is both charming and funny. When Walter earns his place in his forever home, regardless of his flatulence, it sends the message that good things come in the strangest package.
However, I just read this book to a group of kindergarten students who loved the book, but got some backlash from a teacher who felt the word "fart"...more
However, I just read this book to a group of kindergarten students who loved the book, but got some backlash from a teacher who felt the word "fart"...more
A dog-lover friend gifted this book to a fellow dog-lover (me!) and I simply loved the book. It takes away pretense and it takes away dignity in just the way having a dog or a small child does for adults. Dignity and poise are difficult when you have a gassy dog, or a dog ready to poop on your neighbour's lawn as you nervously stoop to scoop. A dog brings you to what is important in life and Walter is a delight. I also used this and one other Walter the Farting Dog book in a library program fo...more
We found this one at a small bookstore while on vacation and didn't know it was the beginning of a larger series. It cracked E. up on the first night and still does. It's a silly book, but entertaining.
William Kotzwinkle dedicated Walter the Farting Dog "For everyone who's ever felt misjudged or misunderstood". When I first read it, I thought this book will tell a sad story, like Kate DiCamillo's Because of Winn-Dixie.
Thank goodness, it ain't so.
Walter the dog was adopted by Billy and Betty from dog pound. They love it so much, but Walter has one big problem: it farts too much and too often, Dad hates it and wants to return Walter to pound.
On its l...more
Thank goodness, it ain't so.
Walter the dog was adopted by Billy and Betty from dog pound. They love it so much, but Walter has one big problem: it farts too much and too often, Dad hates it and wants to return Walter to pound.
On its l...more
A great story about adopting a good, deserving animal, warts (oops, I mean farts) and all. Our girls really enjoyed this one. Unique illustrations, too.
Age:
Grades K-3
Genre:
fiction
Diversity:
physical challenges; disability
Illustrations:
Illustrations look like they were created with mixed media.
Personal response:
I thought the story was very cute, especially with the dog "saving" the family's belongings. However, I felt that the story could have had more to it. The illustrations were very different and interesting. Overall, I think it is a cute story and children would lo...more
Grades K-3
Genre:
fiction
Diversity:
physical challenges; disability
Illustrations:
Illustrations look like they were created with mixed media.
Personal response:
I thought the story was very cute, especially with the dog "saving" the family's belongings. However, I felt that the story could have had more to it. The illustrations were very different and interesting. Overall, I think it is a cute story and children would lo...more
When I bought my first Walter the Farting Dog I'm at Science City in Union Station in Kansas City, MO. I was about 45 and my mother was with me and she was 70. I'm a teacher and my mother was a retired teacher so she and I love to look at kid's books. Anyway I start reading it out loud and we get to laughing so hard we had tears running from our eyes. I think the personnel that ran the gift shop were glad when we finally checked out. From time to time I would read it again to her just to la...more
William Kotzwinkle and Glenn Murray, Walter the Farting Dog (Frog, Inc., 2001)
One of the more challenged books in school libraries since its 2001 debut, Walter the Farting Dog does one thing, and it does it very well: take something that kids find irresistibly hilarious and use it as a shoehorn to attach a story about difference and belonging. It's quite clever, given that, and one has to wonder whether those who would like to see it taken off the shelves object to the dog's endless ...more
One of the more challenged books in school libraries since its 2001 debut, Walter the Farting Dog does one thing, and it does it very well: take something that kids find irresistibly hilarious and use it as a shoehorn to attach a story about difference and belonging. It's quite clever, given that, and one has to wonder whether those who would like to see it taken off the shelves object to the dog's endless ...more
The story is funny, but it's the illustrations that take this book into the realm of "must own". Walter is a good dog who just happens to have, hum, digestive difficulties. His children love him, but Mom, Dad, the Uncle, and the Vet decide that Walter has to go. Only a last minute triumph by a very flatulent Walter saves the day.
I read this to the kids subsituting the word "tooting" for "farting" - on the direction of their parents. I think we should go...more
I read this to the kids subsituting the word "tooting" for "farting" - on the direction of their parents. I think we should go...more
Summary: This story is set in a realistic ordinary family, and deals with ideas and attitudes about pets. The overarching theme is how one discusses with a young child "passing gas" - a new concept to very young children. It carries the message that we can all be heroes, whatever our quirks and habits. (Thanks powells.com!)
Audience: Ages 4-8
Genre: Picture Book
Use: Read Aloud, Guided Reading
Life Lessons: Teaches children about the imp...more
Audience: Ages 4-8
Genre: Picture Book
Use: Read Aloud, Guided Reading
Life Lessons: Teaches children about the imp...more
Modboy
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Recommends it for:
Kids that like that there bean dip.
Shelves:
childrens,
picture-books
When my son opened up his present and found this book from Gramma I knew he would enjoy it right away. To be honest I was interested too but figured it would fall short. It works. Somehow the author manages to keep the fart... gag gag going. Perhaps not enough to warrant any of the many sequels but rest assure there is a real story which is distorted in all the necessary ways bye the off-beat art. What's up with the painting of the lady lying on the sofa?
Really funny book, but should only be read to students mature enough to handle it. Example of a book written about bad manners, even though these manners eventually get robbers caught. Not recommended to teach writing or a moral using this book. This book shows students that writing and reading can be really fun and not always serious. Maybe read it on a Friday before dismissal. There is a spider on every illustration that students could try to find.
This is a book that won't be appreciated by everyone. As a girl who grew up around rotten boys, I find it hilarious and yes a little gross, but so much fun. This is a great book to read if you have little kids, or even if you have a certain sense of humor. Like I said, not everyone will enjoy this book and some might be disgusted by it, but if it gets children who might not otherwise enjoy reading to go to the library, what's the harm?
Although I didn't find this book to be that amusing, I know that young boys would love this book. Some might think this is not appropriate, but I think it would be great for reluctant reader in a classroom that loves humor. The illustrations are my favorite part of this book and there are more book about Walter if you have a student who enjoys them.
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I saw this title on my buddy Robert's "read" list and chuckled at the title. I got it from the library because I liked the title and wanted to read more about this poot-acious pup. Seems the kids in the story found him at a pound and brought him home, only to find out he's very useful to uncles who want to blame their own gases on someone else. Walter's flatulence ends up coming in very handy, believe it or not. I would've given this four out of five stars, but the illustrations struck...more
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