The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog (Tales From the House of Bunnicula Book 6)
#6 of 6 in Tales From The House Of Bunnicula Series
What’s inside...
In 'The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog,' the sixth book in the 'Tales From the House of Bunnicula' series by James Howe, the Monroe family encounters a smelly problem when a skunk moves nearby. Howie, the dachshund puppy, transforms into Stinky Dog, with 'Super Stench' powers, along with his sidekick Little D, a sparrow. They embark on a humorous adventure to save their city from villainous gangs, while learning lessons about acceptance and cooperation. The story is filled with puns, playful language, and engaging illustrations.
Discussion points
What do you think Stinky Dog learned about friendship throughout his adventures?
How did the characters in the book show kindness to each other?
If you were part of Stinky Dog’s adventure, what would you have done differently?
What was the funniest part of the book for you, and why?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in our neighborhood?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express themselves by asking how they felt about the characters’ decisions and actions.
Link the story to real-life situations, asking your child how they would react in similar scenarios to promote empathy and understanding.
Utilize dramatic pauses after reading particularly funny or suspenseful passages, to gauge your child's reaction and encourage them to predict what might happen next.
After discussing the questions, encourage creative expression by having your child draw their favorite scene or character from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout 'The Odorous Adventures of Stinky Dog', the characters demonstrate strong bonds of friendship and the support they provide each other during challenging times.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to value and nurture friendships, understanding the importance of being there for friends in need.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: The story showcases the characters using creative ideas to solve problems, particularly when they tackle issues caused by Stinky Dog.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think outside the box and use their imagination to overcome obstacles in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of Differences
Explanation: The book emphasizes the theme of accepting and embracing differences, as characters learn to love Stinky Dog despite his peculiar smell.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of accepting others for who they are, promoting inclusivity and empathy in social settings.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to take responsibility for their actions, especially when dealing with the consequences caused by Stinky Dog's antics.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of accepting responsibility for their actions and learning from their mistakes.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters face various challenges but show persistence and do not give up easily.
Real-World Application: Teaching children the value of perseverance, encouraging them to keep trying even in difficult situations and not to be discouraged by setbacks.