Something Smells!
When Elliot wakes up and smells something stinky, he investigates all of the possible culprits: a skunk outside, the dog’s food, and even his grandma’s cooking. However, nothing he finds seems to be the source of the terrible smell. The mystery continues throughout the story, even showcasing a double-page spread that retraces the steps of Elliot’s search. Readers will love the reveal at the end of the book, especially if they figure out the source of the smell before Elliot does!
Pennsylvania Center for the Book Awards
Book Activities & Discussion Ideas
Children will delight in and laugh aloud at this funny story about a terrible smell that Elliot wakes up to and is determined to identify. Allow the children to make spontaneous observations throughout the reading of the story. At the end of the story, invite children to retell it in their own words by looking at the picture clues. After hearing and retelling this story, it is one that children will want to share with family and friends.
Something Smells! is a humorous story that will be enjoyed by all ages. Talk with families about stories that children will want to hear read over and over again for the pure pleasure of it. Share that when children want to hear a book read multiple times they are finding comfort in the familiar, they begin to remember the sequence of the story, they build their vocabulary, and it won’t be long before they are reading the book on their own.