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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2010
Gr 3–5—Calvin Coconut investigates the severity of canine odors for his elementary school assignment. He's convinced his mother will force him to give up his beloved smelly dog and hopes to justify her odiferous existence. The innovative child tries numerous tactics to minimize the dog's smell, including brushing those doggie teeth with a toothbrush unknowingly donated by...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2010
In the fourth book in the series, fourth-grader Calvin is worried his mom will make him get rid of his new pet, ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on October 1, 2010
The target audience—boys especially—will appreciate all the smell-related humor as Calvin and Julio research their school project. It’s fun to finally learn why Maya and Sha...Log In or Sign Up to Read More