Review of The Very Hungry Beagles Guide to Poop

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Review of The Very Hungry Beagles Guide to Poop

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[Following is a volunteer review of "The Very Hungry Beagles Guide to Poop" by M. Jackson, Lucky, Mr. Beckham, Peanut.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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The Very Hungry Beagles Guide to Poop by M. Jackson, Lucky, Mr. Beckham, and Peanut is a picture book for kids that is directly inspired by these details. Some fascinating information regarding dogs' ability to smell is provided here. The beagles are fond of excrement, and they have examined every excrement with their sniffers. They gave the poop a five-star grade for taste, smell, texture, and rarity. They then stated the final rating and produced the whole list. Neophilia, the compulsive attraction to novel, alluring scents, also distinguished them. You'll be astounded to learn whose excrement—from goats to cows to hedgehogs—is exceptional. This quirky, humorous literature about beagles and their extraordinary noses will appeal to both children and adults.

There are not many pages in the book to enjoy reading. There are watercolor illustrations that match each page and have ratings and details. The pictures, which bear Ros Webb's signature, are vibrantly colored and exquisitely depict the animals described in the written word. Overall, the lexicon is not exceptionally challenging. Utilizing this narrative method allows readers to empathize with the mischievous beagles, see the world via their nostrils, and scent the world via their nostrils. The three beagles decide to investigate and evaluate the various kinds of excrement that they come across. At some point, a score is assigned to each variety according to its texture, taste, smell, and rarity. You will learn who won—the scent that makes a beagle die—by the book's conclusion.

I found the humor of the writer to be quite endearing. I can vouch for the book's entertainment value and instructional value. Children will have the opportunity to discover a variety of information about different animals, such as fish, goats, and cows, in addition to dogs. Some readers found the book to be interesting and controversial because of its precise and educational descriptions. While waiting to see who prevails, stress, suspense, and olfactory competition all steadily increase, even when conventional story progression is not present.

I am rating this book 5 out of 5 stars for its captivating structure and difficult topics. You may rest certain that there is absolutely no explicit material. A little bit stinky, maybe. All things considered, beagles continue to sniff rather than walk. This book uses an incredibly small font. This is made worse by the fact that the book is meant for a younger audience. I'm hoping for a larger typeface noticeable in the hard copy edition because, even after growing up, I could not tell. What makes a full stop different from a comma? All things considered, the book's editing was superb, and its colorful graphics made for a joyful reading experience. The differences between shade and arrangement are appropriately made. Nothing about this book bothered me or caught my attention as an error.

I recommend it mainly for use by young children in nursery and elementary school. The time spent reading will also be enjoyable for parents and teachers who don't fear uncomfortable topics.

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