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Love Stinks!

By Diana Murray and Gal Weizman
Series: Step into Reading
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Love Stinks! by Diana Murray and Gal Weizman is a delightful children's book that explores the charmingly mischievous adventures of a young skunk named Smellbert. Smellbert's understanding of love is put to the test when he tries to navigate friendships and social dynamics in his woodland community. The story is filled with humour and heart, encouraging young readers to embrace their unique qualities.
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You might enjoy this charming tale for children if you're looking for a funny and heartwarming story about an unconventional character finding friendship and love in unexpected places. With its delightful illustrations and playful rhymes, this book captures the hilarity of misunderstandings in relationships, making it perfect for young readers and their families.

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Can a skunk find love? Kids will love reading this sweet and funny Comic Reader, combining the trusted learning tools of Step into Reading with the kid-favourite comic panels and word balloons!

Can a skunk find love? Kids will love reading this sweet and funny Comic Reader, combining the trusted learning tools of Step into Reading with the kid-favourite comic panels and word balloons!

Frog love. Fly love. Where is my love?

Everywhere he goes, it seems like all the other animals have someone to love... except for Skunk. Even gnats, snails, bats, and whales have partners by their sides. Will Skunk find love?

Comic readers are told almost entirely in action-packed dialogue! Simple, graphic, paneled layouts introduce emergent readers to the joy of comics.

Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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Love Stinks! by Diana Murray and Gal Weizman has generally been praised for its playful narrative and captivating illustrations. Readers have found it an engaging story that combines humour with relatable themes of friendship and emotions. The book is noted for its accessibility to young audiences, making it a delightful and educational read for children.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780593488454

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 December 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Diana Murray Gal Weizman Penguin Books Series: Step into Reading

About the Author

DIANA MURRAY is the author of many beginning readers and picture books for kids, and her poems have appeared in children's magazines such as Highlights, High Five, Spider, and Ladybug. She grew up in New York City and still lives nearby with her husband, two very messy children, and a goldfish named Pickle.

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