Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla

Lynn Rowe Reed's PLEASE DON'T UPSET P.U. ZORILLA! tells of a talented skunk who needs a job and who only has one problem: when he becomes rattled, he can't control his spray. So everyone has to watch out not to upset him - but that's a hard idea. Is there any job for a hardworking but sensitive sprayer? A hilarious tale evolves.

Ah, the smell of skunk. You just can't escape it. You're driving along a country road and WHAM! So how do you cope when you're the Mayor and you receive the following letter?: "My home was replaced by a shopping mall. I am looking for a new home. I am kind, hardworking, generally smell fine, and am good with children and animal. May I come to your town to live? Sincerely, P.U. Zorilla." The mayor is a kindhearted sort of fellow, so he welcomes P.U. Zorilla "with open arms." Unfortunately, the "generally" in P.U.'s letter speaks volumes. His gig driving the school bus goes well until a fight breaks out in the back rows. His job at the pet store begins swimmingly--until a snake slithers in. With every new job, there's a new problem. Lynn Rowe Reed's "Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla!" will be a huge hit with kids who like talking about disgusting smells. Oh, wait, that's all of them--at least in the two- to eight-year-old range. Reed's kinetic illustrations will please as well. "Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla" is bright, friendly, and funny. Reed uses collage, colorful childlike paintings, and real objects to illustrate this charmer of a picture book. "Please Don't Upset P.U. Zorilla" is highly recommended for kids ages 2-8. It would make for a fun (and noisy) read-aloud in libraries, schools, and reading groups. Just gather a small crowd for maximum effect.