'A slight but lively book, which will delight readers who want to repeat 'fart' and 'poo' for the rest of the day.An encounter with a wolf has remarkable effects on the vocabulary of a snarky little bunny. I can totally see this being a favorite of little kids, thanks to its hilarious absurdity.'- The Ladybug Reads The story consists of a rabbit repeating a scatological phrase. Poo Bum is simplistic, with no lessons learned. I've read so many children's books that, when one of them stands out, I notice. Find out why.'- The Listener, New Zealand Stephanie Blake is a big seller in France. 'Scatological writing doesn't usually impress me - but the plot of Poo Bum is hilarious. What couldn't you like about a potty-mouthed rabbit?'- Sunday Star Times, New Zealand Seven-year-old considered it hilarious and 2-year-old laughed because everyone else did. 'I believe that entertainment is an overrated function of art and we should be challenged by what we view and read.'- Simon Pegg Stephanie Blake is the author and illustrator of seven picture books in the Simon series and dozens of highly successful books in France, many of them children's favorites. 'Likely to stop even non-bookish kids in their tracks'- The Guardian, 'The Best Picture books for Children' Perfect to read aloud and giggle together as a family or for beginning readers who will enjoy the bold and simple text. But it's hard when there are so many funny words to say. Will Simon learn his lesson once and for all?Ībsurdly humorous and irrepressible, Simon's antics are guaranteed entertainment and will have children back for repeat readings - it's too much fun to say the words 'Poo Bum' again and again! While the surprise ending will have the whole family in hysterics, the message is clear, Simon knows perfectly well how to behave when he wants to.

In the morning his mother would say, 'Time to get up, my little rabbit!'Īt lunchtime his father would say, 'Eat your spinach, my little rabbit!' Once there was a little rabbit who could only say one thing. Simon is children's favorite cheeky rabbit! With bright and bold illustrations, the Simon picture book series is intelligent, funny and adored by toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged children.

The international bestselling picture book about a little rabbit who could only say one thing.

About the Book First published: Paris: l'ecole de loisirs, Ã2002.

Poo Bum by Stéphanie Blake