Penelope and the Humongous Burp

Let’s face it – kids think bodily functions are hilarious. Enter our charming little heroine, Penelope, who literally brings down the house with her boisterous belching.

Summon the doctors! Phone the fire fighters! Call the police! Too thirsty to heed her mother’s warnings, Penelope soon learns the disastrous consequences of gulping a few glass of grape soda too quickly! This first misadventure in the “Penelope” series will win kids over from the very first page – and teach them a thing or two about manners by the last.

Be sure to check out the other books in the "Penelope" series, Penelope and the Monsters and Penelope and the Preposterous Birthday Party.

Awards and Reviews:

“It has a build up that kids will love, and it has the tried and true predictability that teachers can use in any number of language arts related activities … the two word ending might just be the ticket to positively reinforce that message you have been trying to get across for years.” – Victoria Children's Literature Roundtable

“Penelope and the Humongous Burp reminds me of Good Families Don’t by Robert Munsch ... Kids will find this story amusing, and be reminded to say ‘excuse me.’ What really makes the book is Ottawa artist Christine Tripp’s artistic approach. Penelope could be, it seems, a child of ‘mixed ethnic backgrounds.’ Yippee! Finally a family that looks like the people on my street.” – Saint Catherines Standard, Feb. 2004

“With definite appeal to the crowd so amused by bodily functions, Penelope and the Humongous Burp follows the familiar format of increasingly worse situations ultimately being rectified by childish ingenuity or wit. Reminiscent of Robert Muncsh’s protagonists, Penelope manages to ignore the admonishments of overly reactive adults and keep the humour intact in her own bubbly adventure. A good blend of visual drama and comic detail, the book displays a racially diverse cast of characters coping with Penelope’s gastric disasters. With its exuberant pictures, slightly naughty subject matter, silly words, and repetitive phrases, Penelope and the Humongous Burp could lead to some comical story times.” – Quill & Quire, April 2004

• Named Top Ten “Great Book” of the Year by the Canadian Toy Testing Council (2005)
• Winner, Just for Mom Foundation “Mom's Choice Awards” – Gold Award (chosen by Julie Aigner-Clark, creator of Baby Einstein) (2005)
• Shortlisted, Ontario Library Association Blue Spruce Reading Program Award (2006)
• Semi-Finalist, Independent Publisher Book Awards (2005), Best Children’s Picture Book
• Canadian Children’s Book Centre Our Choice Selection (2006)

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