Poop

by A.J. Cosmo, Mike Kalmbach (Editor)

Poor Liam. On the very first day of fifth grade, in a strange new town, and a large new school, he interrupts everyone to bolt out and into the girl’s bathroom. There, down in the far stall, in pain from a horrible stomach condition, he meets a new Poop. The cheery little guy says he’s there to help Liam through a tough time in his life. But what does Liam need help with? And who, in their right mind, would want Poop for a friend?

221 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 13, 2016

About the author

A.J. Cosmo's stories are crafted to help parents teach their children
simple everyday lessons in an easy to understand manner. By artfully
marrying beautiful illustrations and language, children are challenged to
explore his magical worlds. Written for the transitional reader, A.J.'s
stories allow your child to develop and master a new level of reading.

Reviews

[Laura Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't stop reading this once I started. But, I did. I went and got my 21 year old son and we sat down to read it together. He experienced plenty of bullying in school and expressed how lucky he would have been to have this book when he was younger.
We took turns reading it out loud and got into a couple of giggling fits whenever one of us said the word Poop. A fun character is Poop. Look at that cover. Isn't he kind of cute? How creative of the author to use something people whisper about to engage young readers on a touchy subject.

I received a copy of this book free of charge from the author.

[Ursula · Rating 5 out of 5]

 
I don't know how this got by me, but here I am! This is a great read for you and your children, especially if you or your children have IBS, or any other GI Tract issues or diseases. Very frank and open about the pressures, feelings, and dealings that one has to endure when they live with any of this. AJ cleverly portrays a very real issue that often goes "hush-hush" because of embarrassment and/or shame. There should be NONE of that! I hope you and your child/ren find this the very helpful and understanding read that it is.
 

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poop by A.J. Cosmo is a book that is more than the title. It is about how to handle stress, bullies, illness, being different, family relationships, treating others, and so much more than just poop. I have chronic IBS so I totally related to this kid in the story as he went through all of the bathroom runs and trying to figure out why he was always cramped up and having to change his clothes! I related to the embarrassment. This book took this illness, although it could have been any illness, and used this to make several points throughout the story. It is so well done that kids won't even know they are learning lessons! It is a charming, yes disgusting, but a delightful story of a kid who faces many challenges in various aspects of his life and prevails. Well done! I was given this book to read for a honest review.

[Mike Kalmbach]

I had the pleasure of editing this book--and totally loved it! On the surface, it starts out funny, but it has a refreshing depth that helps the story resonate long after you've put it down.

[Jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

There's a lot going on in this one. The books covers in a kid-friendly manner themes like divorce, bullying, financial distress and severe digestive problems in a layered way without getting too deep. Liam is a likable kid and you find yourself rooting for him. His mother is awful and is bizarrely hellbent in feeding him dairy and beans despite his obvious explosive bowel problems and absurdly argues against her own child who suggests a change of diet could do the trick multiple times.

I didn't care for Mr. Almond and what he does, while nothing criminal, presents a bad example if you are reading to a younger audience and will require some explaining.

At the end, you are left feeling better about things, but I'm still calling it 50/50 whether Liam grows up to be a well-adjusted adult, or someone with a severe case of dissociative identity disorder.

[Rayjan Koehler · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm...

Was a strange book, but an interesting read. This is another book where a kid lives with one parent as the kid's parents are divorced or separated, but still a good read. A little different since a big part of the book is as the name implies- is focused on poop. 💩 This is a decent book showing a character's psychology, but is a little too much focus on imaginary friends for my personal taste.

I also don't buy the kid changing his mind about his dad so fast. How does he go in seconds from hating & resenting his dad, to all the sudden loving & wanting to live with his dad? Why does his mom also seem eager to give her son to her ex and the woman who helped finish destroying her marriage???

[Susana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just entered our FAVOURITES list!! :-) A great book!

(a longer review is coming up done by my 8-year-old twins)

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Liam has a terrible gastrointestinal condition, which causes pain and embarrassment every day, and especially on the first day of a new school in a new town. While dealing with his stomach issues, his father's disappearance, a lack of friends, and a bully, he accidentally bolts into the girl's restroom. There he finds a smiling, talking turd, named Poop, who tries to cheer him up!
I have to say that this book was very different than what I expected, but I found it interesting to read how poor Liam was able to overcome his difficulties.

[Anusha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poop talks!

Poop might make you laugh and cry in a totally different way through this book.
Worth a read for all age groups! 💩

[Mr james ubbi · Rating 1 out of 5]

I love poop

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited but got it on a freebie day. Interesting, and maybe my grandchildren will like it, which I did just didn't love it. Just some off things, so was usual the rating doesn't mean much overall because just in regards to me not anyone else.