Oh Poo! A Cautionary Tale - Kothe, Lori

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Résumé :
When a boy who loves his dog but hates picking up dog poo takes a shortcut across the grass on the way to school, he learns that everyone has a poo story and it's up to him to break the mighty poo curse. Based on a collection of true dog poo stories, this funny rhyming picture book reminds readers of all ages that we're all in this together, and one small action can have a big impact, even when nobody sees it. Oh Poo! A Cautionary Tale is inspired by the author's daughter almost stepping in dog poo on the parking strip each morning as they race to school. When she shared her dismay with others, she realized that she'd tapped into a universal experience: everyone has a poo story, but nobody knows why this mighty poo curse persists. Most poop or poo stories in the children's book market relate to potty training or rely on being gross and silly to engage. Oh Poo! is unique in that while it touches on the gross factor, the stories in the book are based on real events that show the impact that just one piece of poo had on people. The book makes a fun gift to new pandemic puppy owners, dog lovers (or haters), and anyone who might need a not-so-subtle hint. It can also be a useful tool for parents, educators, local governments, and community organizers to help people realize the health and environmental hazards of not picking up after one's dog, and of course the social stress inflicted upon others when they step in poo. Oh Poo! is a memorable, non-preachy tale that's sure to spark the sharing of personal experiences and inspire positive action to help rid neighborhoods and public spaces of wayward poo for a healthier, happier world. ...

Biographie:
Lori Kothe is a design leader, entrepreneur, and author who creates purpose-driven stories to inspire and move people. In 2020, Lori published her first picture book Oh Poo! A Cautionary Tale and founded Poogooder, a grassroots movement to help end wayward dog poo for a happier, healthier community and planet. In 2025, Lori published Birds Near My Home in the City by the Sea, a picture book that celebrates the unique personalities, sounds, and endearing qualities of nine wild bird species in Seattle through fun rhyming poems, local trivia, facts, and illustrations. Lori's Kocreate design and branding projects with Puget Sound Starts Here, King County, and others have sparked social and environmental reflection, action, and positive change. Lori has called Seattle home since 1996 and lives with her family near Alki Beach in West Seattle where eagles and seagulls, owls, herons, and jays, falcons, crows, hummers, and geese go their ways. Learn more at kocreate.com, poogooder.com, and kocreatebooks.com....

Sommaire:
When a boy who loves his dog but hates picking up dog poo takes a shortcut across the grass on the way to school, he learns that everyone has a poo story and it's up to him to break the mighty poo curse. Based on a collection of true dog poo stories, this funny rhyming picture book reminds readers of all ages that we're all in this together, and one small action can have a big impact, even when nobody sees it. Oh Poo! A Cautionary Tale is inspired by the author's daughter almost stepping in dog poo on the parking strip each morning as they race to school. When she shared her dismay with others, she realized that she'd tapped into a universal experience: everyone has a poo story, but nobody knows why this mighty poo curse persists. Most poop or poo stories in the children's book market relate to potty training or rely on being gross and silly to engage. Oh Poo! is unique in that while it touches on the gross factor, the stories in the book are based on real events that show the impact that just one piece of poo had on people. The book makes a fun gift to new pandemic puppy owners, dog lovers (or haters), and anyone who might need a not-so-subtle hint. It can also be a useful tool for parents, educators, local governments, and community organizers to help people realize the health and environmental hazards of not picking up after one's dog, and of course the social stress inflicted upon others when they step in poo. Oh Poo! is a memorable, non-preachy tale that's sure to spark the sharing of personal experiences and inspire positive action to help rid neighborhoods and public spaces of wayward poo for a healthier, happier world. ...