It's Christmastime, and Stinky Face is worried! A paperback edition of the third book in the popular Stinky Face series.
"What if Santa's lips get chapped?" Stinky Face asks. "What if the sack of toys starts to rip?"
As always, Mama lovingly addresses each and every one of her child's concerns. But as an extra safety measure, Stinky Face leaves Santa lip balm and duct tape.
"Cheerful, lighthearted images compound the humor readers will derive from Stinky Face's anxieties." --Horn Book Guide
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This is the first 'Stinky Face' story that I've read. I usually pass over any title with an insult of any kind. Even if said endearingly, I wouldn't want a child stuck with the nickname of Stinky Face. A personal hang up of mine, I know.
Anyway, this is a cute story that kids are bound to appreciate, especially if they often use the phrase, "What if ..."
Nothing compares with the original I Love You Stinky Face, but this one is still cute enough to make Cooper laugh out loud. I did not care so much for the Halloween version though.
For kids who are experiencing Christmas Eve jitters—especially those worried that they’re on Santa’s Naughty List—this book provides a light-hearted way to deal with holiday anxiety. Cute, colorful illustrations dramatize the child’s “crazy Christmas worries” and Mom’s creative solutions.
This book would probably get a 4 from my son, and I would give it a 2, so I grudgingly give it 3 stars. I don’t really like this book. I have never read any other books by this author, but I just really have an issue with "Stinky Face" being a name of endearment.