Stinker is a picturebook written by David Zeltser and illustrated by Julia Patton which is currently scheduled for release on September 1 2017. Stinker is a puppy stuck in the pound. He's playful and loving and wants more than anything to be adopted. Unfortunately, little Stinker is always making big smells. As family after family return the ever-patient pooch back to the shelter, even he begins to lose hope. That is, until Stinker meets a snarky tomcat who can wriggle his way out of any situation. Together they stage a great escape in order to find just the right home, where Stinker will be loved in spite of his smells.

Stinker is a fun story about a dog with a serious flatulence problem. All he wants is a home and to be loved, but most people cannot get past the stink. I loved that the narrator of the little stinker's tale is a snarky cat who promises a happy ending. The cat tells about the failed adoption, and then Stinker's search outside the pound. I liked that the failed opportunities are told, not just the final solution, which is charming. This makes the story not just about accepting others despite faults and accepting yourself, but also about persistence and that failing is part of the process. This is an all around cute and engaging story that will bring on the giggles and perhaps teach a lesson or two along the way.

Stinker is a smelly dog waiting to be adopted. His story is narrated by an orange cat who thankfully explains on the first page that the book will have a happy ending, a much needed reassurance for kids (or adults) who might otherwise be worried about Stinker's life stuck in the pound. Though may families and people seem interested in him, Stinker's stink drives everyone away. With the help of his cat narrator, Stinker breaks out of the pound. Is there a human for every dog? Can Stinker find his?

Stinker is a great story paired with fun illustrations. It's sure to make kids and adults laugh as they read.

How come the cutest puppy in the pound can't find a home? Well, the poor guy has a bit of a stinky problem! With the aid of a cat and his handy book, "Lockpicking Without Thumbs", Stinker escapes and takes matters into his own hands. Proving that all dogs can find the perfect human, there is a happy ending. The clever illustrations will have the children laughing. Hilarious read-aloud!

Stinker is the sweet story of a dog with an interesting set of challenges looking for his forever home. Due to his stinky nature, he is often rejected, but he never gives up on finding his person. A story of two souls meant to be after waiting for a long time.

What a heartwarming book. I love a happily ever after ending and so does the snarky tomcat that is narrating the story, who by the way only does happy endings.

Stinker, true to his name, has flatulent problems big time. He passes stinky gas constantly and has spent most of his life in the pound because of it. His first snobby owner is mortified and sends him off to a caged-up life. Multiple other people adore the delightful little guy and take him home, but alas, his gas explosions get the best of them and back he goes to the pound.

A spirited tomcat seeing Stinky's plight takes it upon himself to team up with the poor rejected pup, help plan his escape and finds him a forever home. It's a home where he is accepted super smelly and loved unconditionally.


The illustrations are whimsical, colourful and can actually stand on their own to tell the story. They enrich the text and visually add lots of humour and fun to the tale. Kids love potty language and experiences so I know this theme will be a great hit making them giggle and laugh as the story is shared.

How do you love a stinky dog? After being passed over multiple times because of noxious farts, our little furry guy finally finds a home. This story is actually told by a cat, who only does happy endings, and was determined to help this pup find his happily ever after. The illustrations are fun and colorful, but I think the cover is the best. Very much in the vain of Walter the Farting Dog, but not as over the top.

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This is the kind of humour young children enjoy, a dog that constantly passes stinky wind. I am just not sure about how the story is told. It is narrated by a cat who tells us at the beginning that the story has a happy ending. Stinker is living at the pound because his original owner could not stand the smell. Many people come and look at Stinker, some even take him home, but he always comes back because of the smell. When he runs away, he finally finds someone who does not mind the smell at all and gets a forever home. The illustrations are fun and humorous. I think this would be an enjoyable read for primary age children. My grandson enjoyed the pictures and the idea that Stinker smelled so bad. He thought it was pretty funny.

Stinker ("Puzzone") è un cagnolotto adorabile: vivace, affettuoso, intelligente... e afflitto da una flatulenza che lo condanna al canile.

Per fortuna un astuto micio è dalla sua parte, e da quella di una persona che si rivela essere il perfetto compagno per un cagnotto un po' fetiduccio ma con tanto amore da dare.

Testo e immagini, brillanti e intelligenti, addolciscono una storia di abbandono e amicizia trovata, a dimostrare che c'è amore per tutti, oltre le apparenze - anche olfattive.