Poo-Dunit?

By Katelyn Aronson, Stephanie Laberis (Illustrator)

Mouse finds mysterious poo and seeks the culprit in a forest adventure.

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40 pages

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Mouse wakes to find a mysterious pile of poo outside her home. Determined to solve the 'poo-dunit,' she questions forest animals like Squirrel, Coyote, and Deer. Each denies responsibility, leaving Mouse puzzled. As she investigates, children learn about different animal scat and its role in nature. Can Mouse uncover the truth and turn this smelly surprise into something positive? Join the fun and discover the unexpected culprit in this rhyming, giggle-filled mystery.

From the publisher

This rollicking, rhyming tale of animal poo will have children squealing with laughter–even as they learn about forest ecosystems and discover surprising facts about scat. Sniff, sniff! went Mouse. Whiff, whiff! went Mouse.”Who left this poo outside my house? I must undo this mystery. Poo-dunit?” Mouse is dismayed to step outside her house one morning only to discover a giant pile of poo! Who could have done such a dastardly deed? Mouse questions all the animals of the forest, but it’s too big to be Squirrel’s, too dark to be Coyote’s, and too messy to be Deer’s. Will Mouse ever track down the culprit–and will she find a way to make the best of this smelly situation? Between giggles at every mention of the word poo, children will learn to identify eight different animals’ scat and discover how droppings can help plants to grow, all while enjoying Katelyn Aronson’s rhyming text and Stephanie Laberis’s expressive animals. Back matter includes a mini “poo-dunit” mystery challenging children to match scat with the correct animal, as well as a note on why poo is precious–and who is responsible for the biggest poo of all.

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