Gorgonzola: A Very Stinkysaurus

By Margie Palatini

Book Overview

Long, long ago, when dinosaurs ruled the land, there lived a dino who was the worst of them all: Gorgonzola. Not really large, not really scary, Gorgonzola was known near and far for his . . . D.O. Yes, dinosaur odor . From horn to toe, Gorgonzola was one serious stinker. That is, until a bold little birdie decides it's high time to show this soap-challenged big boy just how to clean up his act. Young readers will laugh, squeal, and wrinkle their noses as this very stinkysaurus learns to freshen up.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0060738979
• ISBN13: 9780060738976
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 10.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

A Very Stinky Dinosaur

Gorgonzola, by Margie Palatini, is the story about a dinosaur with some serious hygiene problems. He had a bad case of D.O. - dinosaur odor. Gorgonzola had no idea that the real reason everyone ran off in such a hurry was not because they were frightened. It was because he smelled "so doggone awful." One day a brave little bird confronted Gorgonzola about his major dinosaur odor problem. Gorgonzola explained that he was an orphaned egg and never had anyone to teach him about hygiene. The bird agreed to help Gorgonzola clean up his act. He brushed his teeth, flossed and rinsed with some mouthwash. He scrubbed himself from head to toe with soap and water. He applied some dusting powder and plenty of lotion. He was a new dinosaur. The bird told Gorgonzola that he would have to take a bath and brush his teeth everyday if he wanted to be her friend. He agreed. Children will love this story that deals with a sensitive subject in a humorous manner. It is a great book to use in a health and hygiene unit. The illustrations are colorful and add to the humor of the story. Dinosaurs are always popular with kids. Thumbs up!