Stone Underpants

by Rebecca Lisle, Richard Watson (Illustrator)

Pod lives in the Stone Age and finds that he often has a cold bottom! So he invents underpants! Unfortunately his choice of material is not always practical. Will he find something that is both warm and flexbile, so he can play with his friends?

A hilarious story by prolific young fiction writer, Rebecca Lisle. Her first picture book explores the humorous side of the Stone Age, with equally funny illustrations by talented illustrator, Richard Watson.

Genres: Picture Books, Humor, Childrens, Knitting

32 pages, Paperback

Published November 28, 2016

About the author

My name is Rebecca Lisle and I'm a writer. I have had 20 children's books published. I also like drawing and have illustrated some of my books. When I'm not writing I paint peculiar pictures of dogs. I live in Bristol and enjoy giving workshops and author visits in the South West.

I was born in Leeds and have always been very proud of my Yorkshire roots. My parents were born there too, and their parents: perhaps this is why I can cook Yorkshire puddings.

Boh my parents were artists. My father was the principal of the Jacob Kramer College of Art. He only had one eye so his students called him Popeye. My mother studied art too and still paints and draws. My parents always encouraged me and my brother and sister to be creative and we were. My sister is a painter and my brother does arty things with computers.

I went to School in Leeds, then studied botany at Newcastle University and one year at Oxford University. I had friends who had gone out to New York and they were having such a good time, I went out and joined them. I lived on Manhattan for a year and a half. Great fun.

Back in England, I did lots of jobs - waitressing, looking after small children, shop assistant, secretary, etc, but mainly I taught biology. I always taught part-time so that I could spend time writing because I dreamed of becoming a 'real' writer. By 'real' I mean published.

My first publication was a short story in a magazine. Seeing my name in print made me deliriously happy. I can honestly say it was one of the greatest moments of my life. If I saw someone with a copy of the magazine I wanted to rush up to them and, well, I don't know, just stand there and grin, I think.

I'm married with three teenage sons. My boys drive me mad. And make me laugh. They were the inspiration for many stories, particularily THE DOG IN THE DIAMOND COLLAR and THE BOY IN THE BIG BLACK BOX. They all play musical instruments - piano, guitar, drums and saxophone. Usually different tunes in different rooms, but always LOUD.

The other inspiration in all my books, just about, was Nike, our dog. Sadly Nike died last year. He did not do the dishes like Metal Mutt, worst luck.

After Nike died I started painting pictures of dogs in all different colours.

Reviews

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

As most of us know, a comfortable pair of underwear is essentially to getting through the day happily. It might even be said that underwear is foundational to a good wardrobe and comfortable movement. In this silly picture book set in the Stone Age, Pod realizes that if he's going to avoid freezing and protect his bottom, it will be up to him to design his own undergarments. But it is the Stone Age, after all, and he has limited resources. He fashions his first undies from stone, but they slow him down and aren't comfortable. Not to be discouraged, Pod tries various other materials, even feathers, but nothing works until he draws inspiration from a wooly mammoth and starts a new fashion craze. Readers will be entertained by his efforts, but adults might need to remind them that some of his tools--a saw and knitting needles, for instance--would not have been available in their present form for Pod to use. As for me, I don't know that wool undies would work for me since wool makes me itch. This humorous picture book with expressive illustrations was originally published in the United Kingdom before arriving in the United States.

[Library · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story is unique in its look into the origin of underwear. The author uses humor well to describe unsuccessful attempts to “build” the perfect pair. The artwork was skillfully utilized to hide any unmentionable human body parts. The illustrations help carry the tone and lightheartedness of the story; they are bright with a good amount of white space.
The story was cute and original, however very predictable. I think it is a wonderful subject, however, I could see some parents having an issue with books about underwear, their loss.
I would recommend this book for children ages four and up. Students who can’t get enough books on humor or who enjoy humor similar to Captain Underpants. Readers who enjoyed The Queens Knickers would also like this.

[Gretchen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is cute about trying to create underpants in the stone age. We know that anything having to do with underpants will go over "large" with students so it has that going for it. I suppose the lesson of perseverance could certainly go with this book and I do really like the illustrations. This would not be one of the first texts I would reach for in 4th grade, but I would in some of the younger grades because I know they would want to read it multiple times and it would get them reading.

[Sheri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Story describing what the children in the stone age might have worn when the winds grew cold. Pod pleads with his father until it is suggested he make something on his own. Pod works on the solution to find the most useable product. Good story starter in an elementary classroom before you read the book and then after you could read their suggestions and this book. A fun read aloud book to children with lots of descriptive adjectives.

[shutterbug423 · Rating 4 out of 5]

İndigo Çocuk'un serisinde en sevdiğimiz kitaplardan biri değildi belki ama gene de hoştu. Problem çözme ve yaratıcılık teması üzerine kurulu kitapta Kaya adında bir taş devri çocuğu kendini ısıtacak bir külot yapmak istiyor. Taş ile başladığı yolda ahşap ve kuş tüyü ile devam ediyor. Çözümü de mamut tüyünde buluyor. Resimler canlı ve hikaye de sürükleyici sayılır.

[Nova · Rating 2 out of 5]

I loved the concept of the book, it fits in with STEAM, solving problems making predictions etc BUT the text is so awkward and doesn't flow at all. I enjoyed sharing it with classes this week (they enjoy underpants and bottoms stories) but ended up adding my own words and ignoring some of the text.

[Barbra · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the Stone Age everything is cold including your bottom. Children will laugh at all the crazy kinds of underpants Pod tries to make. Finally he meets wooly mammoth and it's a perfect fit. Cute illustrations fill the pages of this book about underwear.

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The kid's problem is that he can't keep his bottom warm, but the art shows a summery warm setting throughout, little clothing anywhere else that doesn't seem to be bothering him, and no one else having the same problem. I guess I just didn't get it.

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stone Age boy seeks the best method for keeping his chilly bottom warm.

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

What do you do when your bottom is chilly? Invent a covering for it!

I received this book as an ARC.

[Bethe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Anything about underwear is a big hit with the littles. Nice look at trying different possibilities and still continuing until a satisfactory solution is found.

[Sherrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will definitely be adding this to my Kindergarten read alouds. This is the delightful story of a young caveman’s quest for the perfect underpants.

[Nefes Aika · Rating 4 out of 5]

yün devri çok tuhaf ama çok güzel bir ad koymuslar

[Kellee Moye · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed at http://www.unleashingreaders.com/?p=1...

Trent is currently obsessed with Captain Underpants (the movie and show), so when I told him I had a book called Stone Underpants, he actually laughed out loud and said that he wanted to read it. But this book is more than just a silly joke about underpants, it is about cause and effect as well as problem and solution. His bottom is cold, what will he do? Are stone underpants the best idea? Read to find out.

[D.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A super cute story about a boy trying to design the perfect pair of pants (with a deeper meaning threaded throughout). Silly fun for readers of all ages.

(I was given a copy of this book by the publisher in exchange for a fair review in my capacity as a patron of reading)

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read & reviewed for the Bookbag: http://www.thebookbag.co.uk/reviews/i...

[Megan Richards · Rating 3 out of 5]

If first you don't succeed, try, try, again.
Could pair with 3 little pigs and talk about the natural elements and do a nature craft activity.

[Manethraen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reviews with Spencer (nearly 4)

Spencer liked this one, and found the idea of sinking underpants funny. Didn't feel that engaging for me.