Staff Pick
To quote a young friend of mine, butts are amazing! Squishy, strong, and multipurpose, the human heinie is a source of endless fascination and hilarity. From beginning readers to grandparents, Jonathan Stutzman’s explanatory ode to the tushie gets readers giggling while illuminating the universal wonder of down under. Recommended By Rhianna W., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
A triumphant celebration of the tushee.
Big ones, little ones, round ones and flat ones, furry ones and prickly ones — butts are everywhere, and each one is special! These powerful muscles make it possible for people and animals to jump, sit, and everything in between. The gluteus really is the maximus!
This funny, sweet, and commercial picture book celebrates one of our most useful (and hilarious) body parts, and is sure to become a favorite read-aloud for children and parents alike.
Review
“Utilizing a true wealth of hilarious synonyms, married cocreators Stutzman and Fox request a little respect, please, for the buttocks, which is not just "something to crack jokes about."” Publishers Weekly
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“Kids love a little butt talk, and they get it in this title that takes on the universality of the bottom across nature…Fox's childlike drawings are a good complement to Stutzman's narrative.” School Library Journal
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"Young readers will be happy to read and reread this dynamic data on their duffs." Kirkus
Synopsis
A triumphant celebration of the tushee. Big ones, little ones, round ones and flat ones, furry ones and prickly ones--butts are everywhere, and each one is special These powerful muscles make it possible for people and animals to jump, sit, and everything in between. The gluteus really is the maximus
This funny, sweet, and commercial picture book celebrates one of our most useful (and hilarious) body parts, and is sure to become a favorite read-aloud for children and parents alike.
About the Author
Jonathan Stutzman is an award-winning independent filmmaker and writer of books for children. His short films have screened around the world and on television, and he is a contributing writer to the bestselling collection, The Tiny Book of Tiny Stories, and Emmy-winning variety show, HitRecord on TV. When he isn't writing, Jonathan loves books, playing with his puppy, exploring, and watching old black and white movies. He is a staunch believer in the power of stories and the deliciousness of donuts. Jonathan lives in the wilds of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and as you read this, he is probably writing something new.
Heather Fox is an illustrator of stories for children. Her art is filled with quirk and dashes of whimsy that is created in both doodle and digital forms. When she isn't creating, she is probably drinking a hot cup of coffee, eating Chinese food, or chasing down her dog (Sir Hugo) that has stolen one of her socks. Fox's books for children include The Elephant's Nose and Llama Destroys the World. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.