By Lori Calabrese
Fine Print Publishing has provided millions of girls with tons of fun and creative ways to connect with their friends and family since 1994. By far, their most popular series, was their Coke or Pepsi? books, written and illustrated by Mickey and Cheryl Gill. When they realized they needed a Coke or Pepsi? book for boys, one that was just as creative and just as ingenious, but was, well, to be honest, full of the immature and gross stuff that boys like to think about, DUDE!, the book of crazy, immature stuff was born.
What’s cool about this book is it’s not just a book you read–you interact with it. Take notes, quizzes, and jot down ideas and things you’ve done. You’ll find questions that will inspire you along the way… Which is grosser–Belly button lint or eye gunk? If you were a ghost, what would you want to do? How many different names do you know for passing gas?
There are so many crazy and silly things in this book, you can’t help but have fun. For example, you’re asked to put a marker in between your toes and attempt to write foot odor. There’s even a page for you to step on! Yeah, that’s right…with your dirty, completely disgusting and stinky sneaker. Cool!
I’m a girl and I would have loved stealing this one from my brother. Just as MadLibs were all the rage back in the day (OK- now I’m really showing my age!), this is just as much fun, if not more.
So Dude, check out the official website at www.thedudebook.com
Additional Information:
Authors: Mickey & Cheryl Gill
Publisher: Fine Print Publishing Company (2009)
Reading level: Ages 9-12
ISBN #: 978-1-892951-46-5
Source of review copy: PR agency
About the Author: Lori Calabrese is an award-winning children’s author. To learn more about Lori, please visit www.loricalabrese.com
