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A Porcupine Named Fluffy [PORCUPINE NAMED FLUFFY NONE/E]
FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A porcupine named Fluffy is happier with his name after he meets a similarly misnamed rhinoceros.
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1986
About the author
Helen Lester
81 books82 followersHelen Lester is the author of many children’s books. Her background with children includes being a mother of two and a former elementary school teacher of ten years. While at home with her children, Helen realized the importance of quality children’s literature. Helen started her writing career as a struggling author facing many rejections by publishing companies. Her first book was finally published in 1979. Helen Lester is a full-time writer who makes her home in New York.
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February 17, 2011
This may end up being my favorite Lester book. Funny all throughout. Fabulous illustrations to go with the story. A fun twist near the end. And a happy ending (with even a moral, if you choose to see it!). Great potential for a storytime read-aloud, probably for school-age. A fun lap-read, too. And the more I think on it, the more I think preschool might get it, too.
2/1/12 I had decided the day before storytime that this book might just be too long for my preschool groups. I left it on the table as a just-in-case. Well, my 1st group was full or newbies and no regulars, so they didn't get as involved in the books I read. So I actually managed 4 books & 5 songs and still had 10 minutes! Thus, I thought I'd give it a go. And it worked well. Though new, the kids who were the right age for the group sat well and enjoyed the book. Of course, you had to really look to see that they enjoyed it since they were playing the "I'm more mature than these little kids" because of all the toddlers in the room. But I saw them trying not to smile. And by the time they met the rhino, they were loosening up a bit. If I'd known that, perhaps I would have read the book earlier on. Oh well. I'm glad it turned out well.
9/25/13 I was doing a "Name" theme and this book asked to be done again. I think I had one girl who was there the last time, but she didn't seem bored--she was actually in to it. Adults and kids all loved it--story and pictures. Yay!
3/18/15 Used in Opposites theme. They enjoyed the story and they got the humor.
10/19/16 Used in Big Animals theme. They enjoyed.
6/13/18 I meant to have this out on Display for R, but I forgot to get Sheep Blast Off for Lit Moment. So I used this. Kids picked out something in the pictures, and then told me beginning letter of the word. Only a few volunteers, then we enjoyed the rest of the book.
2/1/12 I had decided the day before storytime that this book might just be too long for my preschool groups. I left it on the table as a just-in-case. Well, my 1st group was full or newbies and no regulars, so they didn't get as involved in the books I read. So I actually managed 4 books & 5 songs and still had 10 minutes! Thus, I thought I'd give it a go. And it worked well. Though new, the kids who were the right age for the group sat well and enjoyed the book. Of course, you had to really look to see that they enjoyed it since they were playing the "I'm more mature than these little kids" because of all the toddlers in the room. But I saw them trying not to smile. And by the time they met the rhino, they were loosening up a bit. If I'd known that, perhaps I would have read the book earlier on. Oh well. I'm glad it turned out well.
9/25/13 I was doing a "Name" theme and this book asked to be done again. I think I had one girl who was there the last time, but she didn't seem bored--she was actually in to it. Adults and kids all loved it--story and pictures. Yay!
3/18/15 Used in Opposites theme. They enjoyed the story and they got the humor.
10/19/16 Used in Big Animals theme. They enjoyed.
6/13/18 I meant to have this out on Display for R, but I forgot to get Sheep Blast Off for Lit Moment. So I used this. Kids picked out something in the pictures, and then told me beginning letter of the word. Only a few volunteers, then we enjoyed the rest of the book.
March 25, 2017
We thought this book was hilarious! We laughed all the way through. Fluffy the Porcupine hates his name because he realized his name does not suit him. He tries everything to make himself fluffy he can think of, but nothing works. Then he meets a Rhino named Hippo, and they become best friends. His unsuitability of his name no longer matters because now he is not alone.
June 29, 2013
Now I gave it a three because I really enjoyed it. It was too over the head of the preschoolers and even the illustrations weren't enough to keep them interested. But my 5-yr-old paid attention somewhat, even though he grew listless in the end. But perhaps it wasn't the right time of day for us. Everyone seemed a little distracted so I'll probably give this one another try soon. At least a level 1 reading level, the adorable pictures and cute story to accompany it will bring smiles to at least some in your family.
April 30, 2012
Mr. and Mrs. Porcupine were overjoyed at the birth of their first child, but what to name him. Prickles? Needlerozer? Qullian? In the end, they choose Fluffy. But as Fluffy grew up he began to doubt that he was fluffy at all. He had problems that a fluffy porcupine shouldn't have. He poked holes in his mattress when he accidentally rolled over and he had a very unfortunate incident with an umbrella. So he decided to become fluffier. He imitated pillows, covered himself in whipped cream, and ate a whole bag of marshmallows. But nothing worked, he just wasn't fluffy. One day he walked along the road, thinking of ways to become fluffy when he met a very large rhinoceros who growled and asked for Fluffy's name. When Fluffy told him, the rhinoceros began to smile, then giggle, and pretty soon he was rolling on the ground laughing. Fluffy was not amused, but he politely asked the Rhinoceros his name. After some hemming and hawing, the rhinoceros finally told him that his name was...Hippo! Fluffy laughed and they became best friends.
Each word has been carefully chosen, so even though the text is short, it is very descriptive. There’s a tongue-in-cheek quality, which seems very appropriate because Fluffy just isn’t fluffy. The illustrations work so well with the text because they have the same humorous quality. I especially love the pages that show Fluffy trying to be fluffy; his face is priceless. And I like the subtle moral of the story: you don’t have to conform to your name to be your true self.
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Each word has been carefully chosen, so even though the text is short, it is very descriptive. There’s a tongue-in-cheek quality, which seems very appropriate because Fluffy just isn’t fluffy. The illustrations work so well with the text because they have the same humorous quality. I especially love the pages that show Fluffy trying to be fluffy; his face is priceless. And I like the subtle moral of the story: you don’t have to conform to your name to be your true self.
Full Review at Picture-Book-a-Day: http://picturebookaday.blogspot.com/2...
March 11, 2010
I love it when people share their favorite books with me. You receive one as a gift and it is like getting a little piece of that person together with the book. For my birthday this year my sister shared this little gem with me. She said it was a favorite book of her five year old triplets. Now it is a favorite here at my house, too.
I have to smile at the way FLUFFY made the rounds through my family. The day it arrived in the mail, I read it to my two little boys at lunch. They giggled and laughed at the story of this inappropriately named porcupine, and the antics he resorts to in order to make his spikey quills turn soft and fluffy. Then I set the book in a basket under the table in our family room. When my daughter came home from school, she found it and quickly read it, giggling at the conclusion and running to share the book with her younger brothers, who were happy to read it again. That night when my huband came home from work, my five-year old asked Dad to read the book to him again. Which is when my nine-year old discovered it and laughed along with his dad and his brother. After each reading, througout the day, somebody was sure to conclude, "That is a funny book."
I have to smile at the way FLUFFY made the rounds through my family. The day it arrived in the mail, I read it to my two little boys at lunch. They giggled and laughed at the story of this inappropriately named porcupine, and the antics he resorts to in order to make his spikey quills turn soft and fluffy. Then I set the book in a basket under the table in our family room. When my daughter came home from school, she found it and quickly read it, giggling at the conclusion and running to share the book with her younger brothers, who were happy to read it again. That night when my huband came home from work, my five-year old asked Dad to read the book to him again. Which is when my nine-year old discovered it and laughed along with his dad and his brother. After each reading, througout the day, somebody was sure to conclude, "That is a funny book."
March 25, 2023
This was cute, love an unexpected/ incongruous friendship pairing. I also think that the idea of being at odds with ones name, trying to live up to ones name in spite of it being counter to ones nature is a v fertile theme with a lot to think about/ unpack.
October 6, 2017
This book was recommended by another parent at a group social skills class my son attended. It was really cute, and fun. A book about not letting labels define us. I think I'll buy it.
March 25, 2026
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January 1, 2024
My favorite book of all time, and I always have the first set of pages memorized in case anybody asks about my favorite book.
My mom used to read it in just the right voice, and I try to read it the same way to other young children whenever I get the chance.
My mom used to read it in just the right voice, and I try to read it the same way to other young children whenever I get the chance.
August 7, 2017
This was the second book chosen by a camp group. It was a participatory group and the enjoyed answering "No" to the various name questions and they seemed to enjoy the humor.
December 21, 2009
This is one of my older niece's favorite books. I can tell, because she takes it out from the school library every other week. She's going to be SO thrilled to get it for Christmas this year, I just know it!
So, here we have this porcupine. And when he was born, his doting parents went through a whole list of normal names - Spike, Quillian, Lance - before settling on, doncha know it, "Fluffy". No, I don't know what they were thinking either... and neither does their son. With the literal-mindedness of the very small, he sets out to make himself, well, fluffy. (Obviously, he's already Fluffy, but it doesn't make much sense to be Fluffy when you're not, does it?) He eats marshmallows. He takes bubble baths. He covers himself head to toe with shaving cream.
It doesn't work, and as he walks off into the woods to think more about it, he runs into a BIG SCARY RHINO. (Nevermind that rhinoceroses aren't indigenous to the same area as porcupines, it works.) And the rhino is dead set on being a bully until he hears Fluffy's ridiculous name. It *is* an absurd name, and the poor rhino just cracks up laughing. And when he confesses that his OWN inappropriate name is "Hippo", well, there's just no cure. They become the best of friends, and don't worry so much about their stupid, ill-chosen names again. And accepting the inevitable is much better than trying futilely to change it, so there you go.
It's a very funny book, and it's simple enough for middle-small children to read to themselves. I highly recommend it.
So, here we have this porcupine. And when he was born, his doting parents went through a whole list of normal names - Spike, Quillian, Lance - before settling on, doncha know it, "Fluffy". No, I don't know what they were thinking either... and neither does their son. With the literal-mindedness of the very small, he sets out to make himself, well, fluffy. (Obviously, he's already Fluffy, but it doesn't make much sense to be Fluffy when you're not, does it?) He eats marshmallows. He takes bubble baths. He covers himself head to toe with shaving cream.
It doesn't work, and as he walks off into the woods to think more about it, he runs into a BIG SCARY RHINO. (Nevermind that rhinoceroses aren't indigenous to the same area as porcupines, it works.) And the rhino is dead set on being a bully until he hears Fluffy's ridiculous name. It *is* an absurd name, and the poor rhino just cracks up laughing. And when he confesses that his OWN inappropriate name is "Hippo", well, there's just no cure. They become the best of friends, and don't worry so much about their stupid, ill-chosen names again. And accepting the inevitable is much better than trying futilely to change it, so there you go.
It's a very funny book, and it's simple enough for middle-small children to read to themselves. I highly recommend it.
August 19, 2009
Helen Lester has a knack of taking difficult situations and making them funny and acceptable. Children can relate to her unique characters and the predicaments they get themselves into. In this story, there is a porcupine named Fluffy who just doesn't understand why he was given that name. He tries everything he can think of, including covering himself with marshmallows to make him look more "fluffy", but he just isn't. Then Fluffy meets a rhinoceros and these two, very different fellows, become the best of friends who share a common bond. A fun story to share that will give you all the giggles!
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July 13, 2013This book is a little long, but my preschoolers still enjoy it. I ask them these questions: "What do you think the word fluffy means?" "Why is it not a good name for the porcupine?" "What things can you think of that are fluffy?" It's fun for them to try to figure out word meanings.
July 9, 2016
A porcupine named Fluffy who is beginning to doubt his fluffiness? Adorable.
"He first became suspicious when he backed into a door and stuck fast. That was not a fluffy thing to do."
"He first became suspicious when he backed into a door and stuck fast. That was not a fluffy thing to do."
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November 13, 2021I think I've read this before when I was very young, but I forgot about it. Good fun laughs. I'm enjoying all the children's books I get to read with my daughter.
September 22, 2024
There's an interesting "Dear Parent" note at the beginning of the book that points out how the picture book is the most difficult book to create, since the balance of text and art must be perfect, providing the example of a study where children were read a story and asked to draw it, and their drawings weren't nearly as creative as when they were *shown* the story with pictures.
I have to imagine this is due to not having quite a frame of reference for what's happening until the children saw the events in the story even one time, that a picture is worth a thousand words and all. For instance, what if they didn't know what a porcupine was? How would they draw Fluffy? The text of the book doesn't describe Fluffy at all in a way that explains that a porcupine naturally has stiff, sharp quills that prick things, so the children hearing this story without any knowledge of porcupines would be scratching their heads, like the blind men touching the elephant in the parable.
That said, the artwork is VERY cute! While Fluffy actually looks less intimidating than a real porcupine (as his quills sort of group together in ways that make his "danger zones" a little easier to avoid), he's still definitely not very "Fluffy," like his parents ironically named him.
I kind of don't like that in real life, that parents think they MUST have a "unique" name for their children that might have unintended consequences for them later. (That said, there's only so much you can do as a third party to the bad name, other than ask the badly-named child what their preferred nickname is and use it until they are legally able to change their name.)
The story is, somewhat predictably by the cover, another one where the characters become best friends in the end, which I love! I guess as an older reader, I find it harder to make friends based on some trivial thing, so this is a nice vicarious pleasantry, haha. (I mean, I guess I COULD try to make friends like that, but there are things I need from friends as an adult that aren't sustainable, things like time spent together that we don't have because our lives diverge too much. Also, shared interests when other folks my age are more focused on their kids and such... things I don't have.)
Recommended for young readers, especially ones with... unusual names! I imagine there are more than a few who've made friends exactly the way Fluffy has, making this more biography than not, though.
I have to imagine this is due to not having quite a frame of reference for what's happening until the children saw the events in the story even one time, that a picture is worth a thousand words and all. For instance, what if they didn't know what a porcupine was? How would they draw Fluffy? The text of the book doesn't describe Fluffy at all in a way that explains that a porcupine naturally has stiff, sharp quills that prick things, so the children hearing this story without any knowledge of porcupines would be scratching their heads, like the blind men touching the elephant in the parable.
That said, the artwork is VERY cute! While Fluffy actually looks less intimidating than a real porcupine (as his quills sort of group together in ways that make his "danger zones" a little easier to avoid), he's still definitely not very "Fluffy," like his parents ironically named him.
I kind of don't like that in real life, that parents think they MUST have a "unique" name for their children that might have unintended consequences for them later. (That said, there's only so much you can do as a third party to the bad name, other than ask the badly-named child what their preferred nickname is and use it until they are legally able to change their name.)
The story is, somewhat predictably by the cover, another one where the characters become best friends in the end, which I love! I guess as an older reader, I find it harder to make friends based on some trivial thing, so this is a nice vicarious pleasantry, haha. (I mean, I guess I COULD try to make friends like that, but there are things I need from friends as an adult that aren't sustainable, things like time spent together that we don't have because our lives diverge too much. Also, shared interests when other folks my age are more focused on their kids and such... things I don't have.)
Recommended for young readers, especially ones with... unusual names! I imagine there are more than a few who've made friends exactly the way Fluffy has, making this more biography than not, though.
May 4, 2023
In Helen Lester's haste to entertain her readers, she may not have remembered that this fiction, being a picture book, is ostensibly for children.
Although the cute illustrations will appeal to children, Lester is not thinking on the wavelength of children at picture book age. Everything about this book's text and central concept strengthens my view that she's writing for grownups. Grownups who can read to children and teach them what's supposed to be good, what's supposed to be funny, what's supposed to be meant by being a good sport.
PREPOSTEROUS, THIS STORY
Imagine a little humanoid child, with human abilities to think and feel, but still todder age inwardly. He finds out that his parents have named him "Fluffy." According to the narrative, the parents don't tell their baby porcupine (really that little humanoid child) what the word "Fluffy" means.
Nonetheless, the little guy slowly discovers that his name is inappropriate for him. Or he is inappropriate for the name foisted upon him by those cruel parents. But how does the hero's understanding progress? Let's have a think about this, as my British clients say.
* Fluffy became suspicious. (Are most toddlers suspicious? Hope not.)
* Fluffy became "convinced." (That logical process of understanding? Convinced? Impressive if a real child managed that before age ten.)
* "Knowing the truth without a doubt." A toddler? A preschooler? Highly unlikely!
No need to suspend your disbelief, adult readers. Let that disbelief come crashing down to the floor.
BUT THIS BOOK HAS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN A PREPOSTEROUS PLOT
As with so many picture books where bad things happen to good children, I wonder:
WHERE ARE THE PARENTS? (And what is wrong with them?)
The fact that Fluffy eventually makes one friend with a similar naming problem? This is supposed to solve either kid's problem, long term?
SURE, I give this book FIVE STARS. Clearly this book is designed for a readership that likes laughing at the misfortunes of others. Like the author, they may have no desire to help kids really solve their problems. "If a problem isn't hurting me personally, all the more reason to laugh at the suffering of others."
* Evidently this book is for readers who think and feel this way.
* Others, you might choose to stay away. A world of beauty awaits you, a world with kindness, meaning, connection to God, and the chance to gain human compassion and grow.
Although the cute illustrations will appeal to children, Lester is not thinking on the wavelength of children at picture book age. Everything about this book's text and central concept strengthens my view that she's writing for grownups. Grownups who can read to children and teach them what's supposed to be good, what's supposed to be funny, what's supposed to be meant by being a good sport.
PREPOSTEROUS, THIS STORY
Imagine a little humanoid child, with human abilities to think and feel, but still todder age inwardly. He finds out that his parents have named him "Fluffy." According to the narrative, the parents don't tell their baby porcupine (really that little humanoid child) what the word "Fluffy" means.
Nonetheless, the little guy slowly discovers that his name is inappropriate for him. Or he is inappropriate for the name foisted upon him by those cruel parents. But how does the hero's understanding progress? Let's have a think about this, as my British clients say.
* Fluffy became suspicious. (Are most toddlers suspicious? Hope not.)
* Fluffy became "convinced." (That logical process of understanding? Convinced? Impressive if a real child managed that before age ten.)
* "Knowing the truth without a doubt." A toddler? A preschooler? Highly unlikely!
No need to suspend your disbelief, adult readers. Let that disbelief come crashing down to the floor.
BUT THIS BOOK HAS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN A PREPOSTEROUS PLOT
As with so many picture books where bad things happen to good children, I wonder:
WHERE ARE THE PARENTS? (And what is wrong with them?)
The fact that Fluffy eventually makes one friend with a similar naming problem? This is supposed to solve either kid's problem, long term?
SURE, I give this book FIVE STARS. Clearly this book is designed for a readership that likes laughing at the misfortunes of others. Like the author, they may have no desire to help kids really solve their problems. "If a problem isn't hurting me personally, all the more reason to laugh at the suffering of others."
* Evidently this book is for readers who think and feel this way.
* Others, you might choose to stay away. A world of beauty awaits you, a world with kindness, meaning, connection to God, and the chance to gain human compassion and grow.
April 18, 2018
A Porcupine Named Fluffy is a book about a porcupine that is named Fluffy who feels sad that his name is Fluffy, since he is definitely not fluffy with all of his pricks. However, he eventually finds a friend who is a rhinoceros named Hippo who makes him feel less bad about his name being Fluffy. I liked this book since it teaches kids not to be ashamed of things, such as their name because their name makes them unique and different. This is a good book to use in a classroom, since not only is a funny book due to all of the irony and silliness, but it also shows how friendships can be made regardless of superficial differences such as one’s name. The two realized that they both have a similar struggle of being embarrassed by their name, but as the two laughed so hard they cried, they came to the realization that if the two of them are friends, they can do anything.
May 25, 2021
I love this book and need more young children in my life to read to.
The illustrations are amazing, wonderful, beautiful and remind me of Mercer Mayer.
When the porcupine parents name their son Fluffy, they feel they are being creative. Fluffy, however, doesn't know how he can live up to his name. His attempts to become "more Fluffy" are hilarious.
This book was written decades ago but today, finding oneself and ones place in the world, is as important as ever.
Fluffy meets someone who could be a bully. Could this someone also become a new friend?
Lots of opportunities for open discussions with children while reading this book.
And just a great book if all you are looking for is a lighthearted story.
The illustrations are amazing, wonderful, beautiful and remind me of Mercer Mayer.
When the porcupine parents name their son Fluffy, they feel they are being creative. Fluffy, however, doesn't know how he can live up to his name. His attempts to become "more Fluffy" are hilarious.
This book was written decades ago but today, finding oneself and ones place in the world, is as important as ever.
Fluffy meets someone who could be a bully. Could this someone also become a new friend?
Lots of opportunities for open discussions with children while reading this book.
And just a great book if all you are looking for is a lighthearted story.
October 31, 2019
So cute. The illustrations in this book were so funny they had Wesley laughing. Wesley is my 10-year-old, who was doing his math while I was reading the book Zander, my 4-year-old. I love how this book shows that we can laugh at things that we don't exactly love. And that laughing with others is a great way to connect and make new friends.
** Talking Points: Tell how you feel about your name. What don't you like about yourself? Do you have friends that you can laugh with over your troubles?
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: doTERRA's Cheer essential oil blend would be the perfect essential oil to diffuse while reading this book
** Talking Points: Tell how you feel about your name. What don't you like about yourself? Do you have friends that you can laugh with over your troubles?
** Essential Oil Pairing Tip: doTERRA's Cheer essential oil blend would be the perfect essential oil to diffuse while reading this book
September 27, 2022
Helen Lester has a knack of taking difficult situations and making them funny and acceptable. Children can relate to her unique characters and the predicaments they get themselves into. In this story, there is a porcupine named Fluffy who just doesn't understand why he was given that name. He tries everything he can think of, including covering himself with marshmallows to make him look more "fluffy", but he just isn't. Then Fluffy meets a rhinoceros and these two, very different fellows, become the best of friends who share a common bond. A fun story to share that will give you all the giggles!
November 23, 2017
What a great read aloud book. A Porcupine Named Fluffy, is all about this little porcupine and his adventures, with his name being fluffy. No one believes his name is fluffy because he is in fact, the exact opposite. It is such a funny book, and really gets kids belly laughing. I used to love this book as a child, my father would make up voices for all the different characters which only made it that much funnier. I recommend this book for any preschool to elementary level grades, but I love it just the same as I did when I was four, so can we really put an age on it?
September 23, 2023
Friendship, Overcoming, Humor
Here we meet Fluffy, just alone at the beginning, then also Fluffy's friend as the story progresses to a humorous take on differences and opposites.
This story is wonderfully written and illustrated to follow Fluffy try to solve problems and meet a friend. The plot and characters we are given are so entangled with humor it is honestly a blast to read. This text contains literacy elements that follow conflict, build, resolution, etc. and is brought to life in the illustrations.
Here we meet Fluffy, just alone at the beginning, then also Fluffy's friend as the story progresses to a humorous take on differences and opposites.
This story is wonderfully written and illustrated to follow Fluffy try to solve problems and meet a friend. The plot and characters we are given are so entangled with humor it is honestly a blast to read. This text contains literacy elements that follow conflict, build, resolution, etc. and is brought to life in the illustrations.
September 5, 2017
9.A Porcupine Named Fluffy- Written by: Helen Lester and Illustrations by: Lynn Munsinger
HMH Books for Young Readers
Oct. 30,1989
Lexile Measure: 140L
Ages: 4-7
USA Grades: Pre-K – Second Grade
A Porcupine Named Fluffy is hilariously funny. Fluffy is a porcupine, and he more prickly than fluffy. Determined to live up to his name, Fluffy tries everything to become fluffier. He even covers himself in shaving cream to no avail.
One day, Fluffy meets a rhinoceros who thinks Fluffy’s name in hysterical. Get ready to laugh when you hear the rhinoceros’ name.
I would definitely recommend this book! It has comical illustrations and an adorable story.
(Please check out my blog post 10 Incredible Individuals & 2 Math activities Pre-K-Grade 2)
HMH Books for Young Readers
Oct. 30,1989
Lexile Measure: 140L
Ages: 4-7
USA Grades: Pre-K – Second Grade
A Porcupine Named Fluffy is hilariously funny. Fluffy is a porcupine, and he more prickly than fluffy. Determined to live up to his name, Fluffy tries everything to become fluffier. He even covers himself in shaving cream to no avail.
One day, Fluffy meets a rhinoceros who thinks Fluffy’s name in hysterical. Get ready to laugh when you hear the rhinoceros’ name.
I would definitely recommend this book! It has comical illustrations and an adorable story.
(Please check out my blog post 10 Incredible Individuals & 2 Math activities Pre-K-Grade 2)
October 28, 2017
This is a very cute story about...well, it's about a porcupine named Fluffy! This poor little porcupine does not like his name, and does everything he can to try and make himself fluffy. One day he meets a rhinoceros who is about to give him a rough time, until he hears his name and starts dying of laughter. However, this tough rhino also has a ridiculous name, but you'll just have to read the book to find out what it is! This picture book is great to read aloud to ages 4-7.
March 16, 2018
this was a book bought for the children to read on the 'Playbus'.
I loved the comic and light illustrations.
the story was such a delight to read and indeed on the first reading it had me in stitches.
Indeed how silly 'A porcupine named fluffy?'
Loved the way he tried to solve the dilema of his name.
I shows how important a name can be,
Always a favourite read....
possibly mostly by me?
Especially when i needed a laugh
I loved the comic and light illustrations.
the story was such a delight to read and indeed on the first reading it had me in stitches.
Indeed how silly 'A porcupine named fluffy?'
Loved the way he tried to solve the dilema of his name.
I shows how important a name can be,
Always a favourite read....
possibly mostly by me?
Especially when i needed a laugh
January 7, 2020
A cute little porcupine named Fluffy is frustrated with his name because he thinks it doesn't fit him. One day he meets a Rhinoceros who thinks Fluffy's name is hilarious. Will Fluffy freak out? Will they become friends? Read it and find out!
I would love to use this book in preschool story time, but I'm afraid they wouldn't get it. Still, I'll probably bring it in and see who shows and how many regulars I get. A great read aloud!
I would love to use this book in preschool story time, but I'm afraid they wouldn't get it. Still, I'll probably bring it in and see who shows and how many regulars I get. A great read aloud!
March 29, 2021
We absolutely love this book. My daughter's teacher read it to her over zoom (in lockdown) and she loved it so much we had to buy it. We literally couldn't stop laughing the first time we read it and have read it many times since.
It's the story of 'Fluffy' who does everything he can to become 'fluffier' but once he meets rhino he realises it doesn't matter! Such a lovely, funny book with an important message about friendship. It also has gorgeous illustrations.
It's the story of 'Fluffy' who does everything he can to become 'fluffier' but once he meets rhino he realises it doesn't matter! Such a lovely, funny book with an important message about friendship. It also has gorgeous illustrations.
July 14, 2021
Witty and wonderfully illustrated. Definitely one that the adult reader can enjoy as much as the listening child (and it probably takes a special kind of writer to succeed at both ends).
The serious-silly moral about naming and judging and exploring stuff and making friends is solid, even if the twist/resolution moment is a bit forced/rushed. Of course the smaller listeners are probably not going to worry too much about those finer points!
The serious-silly moral about naming and judging and exploring stuff and making friends is solid, even if the twist/resolution moment is a bit forced/rushed. Of course the smaller listeners are probably not going to worry too much about those finer points!
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