What is hygiene? According to the dictionary: Hygiene is a set of practices performed to preserve health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), "Hygiene refers to conditions and practices that help to maintain health and prevent the spread of diseases." Personal hygiene refers to maintaining the body's cleanliness.
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Stanley the Walrus
authored by Sherri Funk
illustrated by Dave Watland
Funkland World
Funkland World™ is a wonderful imaginary place filled with fun, quirky characters where everyone is possible!
* Ages: 4-7
* Grade Level: PS-2
* Print Length: 30 pages
* Publisher: La Plume Press
* Pub. Date: April 9, 2019
* Sold by: Amazon Digital Services LLC
* Language: English
Editorial Reviews
"I read "Stanley the Walrus" to my class of university nursing students. We go into elementary schools to teach health promotion to a variety of age groups. They loved it and will bring it along with them when they talk to kids about healthy lifestyles and hygiene. Love the illustrations and glossary!" Linda D., Clinical Instructor
"My students love this singable storybook! It keeps everyone's attention and has sparked some great and humorous discussions about good hygiene. With its creative rhyming text, lovable characters and amazing illustrations, this is a real classroom pleaser." Sandy B., Kindergarten Teacher
"My toddlers love Stanley the Walrus! They enjoyed being read to and following his story. I love seeing them dance and sing along with the music; not to mention, listening to Stanley has also made our car rides more pleasant!" Michelle, Alberta
"Our three boys love Stanley's story and the music is a fun way for them to engage with it as they sing along. We're looking forward to future books." Jonathan, Alberta
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Unwrapping the story
Storywraps Rating - 4 HUGS!!!!
Meet the author
Sherri Funk has been involved with music, lyrics, stories and performing for most of her life. She has had the privelege of working as a touring and recording singer/songwriter for many years. Sherri is now a Music teacher, teaching children (preschool to grade 12) music and songwriting. She has spent time in the school library as a reading specialist and is the music director for the drama department. She lives in Kelowna British Columbia with her husband Derek, and their three children, Boaz, Silas, and Zoe.
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Unwrapping the story
Besides being a delightful story "Stanley the Walrus" is also a song. You can find the link inside the book and you can sing along with the story. How fun is that?
Stanley is a walrus who is liked by everyone but he has a big problem. He reeks! Yep, his personal hygiene needs a revamp. His tusks display a yellow and green hue and the local townsmen tell him if he wants to get close to them he has to brush his tusks. Oh my!
Enter Stella. She swims into his life and is on the lookout for a fella. Stanley immediately catches her eye. When she smells him she is repulsed ... no way stinky guy. She tells him in no certain terms that if he wants a future with her he most definitely and unequivocally HAS to brush his tusks.
Enter Stella. She swims into his life and is on the lookout for a fella. Stanley immediately catches her eye. When she smells him she is repulsed ... no way stinky guy. She tells him in no certain terms that if he wants a future with her he most definitely and unequivocally HAS to brush his tusks.
Do you think that Stanley is in love enough with Stella to take her advice and polish up those ivories? He hatches an extraordinary plan to make that very thing happen. Not only does he sparkle his tusks but his whole body gets a scrub down. His pro-active actions are impressive for sure and Stella takes notice. The fairytale ending will have kids cheering and thinking about the state of their own hygiene. Do they too need to take better care of themselves too using Stanley as their role-model?
The book is full of humour and wit. I must admit I am not a fan of the irregular rhyming and it affects the flow of the storytelling when the book is read aloud. The illustrations are colourful and quirky. I love that one of Stanley's eyes is not connected to his body. It just kind of floats out there in outer space and it makes me laugh every time I turn the page and see him. It's great!
The book is a wonderful catalyst to introduce kids to a daily hygienic ritual and to talk about its social value. "Stanley the Walrus" is a fun read and I'm sure kids will really enjoy it.
Storywraps Rating - 4 HUGS!!!!
Meet the author
Sherri Funk has been involved with music, lyrics, stories and performing for most of her life. She has had the privelege of working as a touring and recording singer/songwriter for many years. Sherri is now a Music teacher, teaching children (preschool to grade 12) music and songwriting. She has spent time in the school library as a reading specialist and is the music director for the drama department. She lives in Kelowna British Columbia with her husband Derek, and their three children, Boaz, Silas, and Zoe.
About the illustrator
Dave Watland is a Kelowna artist who is inspired by the beautiful surroundings in British Columbia, Canada. He paints mainly on oil with a theme of rocks and streams. As much as he loves to sit in front of the canvas, he also has a rugged side and finds his heart in the great outdoors. Dave is a devoted family man who likes to read and is shaped by much of what he absorbs from the books he chooses. Illustrating children’s books is a new love.
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