Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles is a book devoted to silliness. Set in the future where cars run on sauerkraut, people's crankiness abounds, one inventor arises to create happiness. Herbie Snoodleman invents the SnoodleMobile, a vehicle powered by noodles that produces a delicious aroma and fills everyone with joy, well, almost everyone. Sour Croodleman, the inventor of the much-lamented KrautMobile, decides to take revenge and an entertaining adventure ensues.
In this charming story, Steven Joseph uses humor to remind us what can happen when too much crankiness is in the world. Using sauerkraut as a metaphor for irritability makes it easy for young readers to understand why no one liked Sour Croodleman. Beyond metaphors, Joseph uses fun "oodle" words to make his story flow. Sentences such as, "A year later, Noodle McDoodle completed his next great work of art, and it was displayed alongside the Kidnoodle Lisa. His new masterpiece was titled KIDOODLE NOODLE POODLE." Try reading that out loud with a straight face!
Beyond the fun of this book as a read-aloud are the illustrations by Andy Case. Entertaining pictures set in a comic book layout, at times using multiple panels per page, illustrate the flow of the story. Beyond the comic style of illustrations are little gems hidden in the pictures if one looks close enough. One example of this would be the covers of the newspapers featuring our hero Mr. Snoodleman which each feature a type of pasta (Penne Gazette, Capellini Press, Linguini Times, etc.).
Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles makes a fantastic read-aloud anytime you need a chuckle. While the words and sounds of the story may best suit a younger audience, older readers will enjoy it as well. Taking time to examine the illustrations will yield a richer understanding of the story and provide some additional levity.
Reading Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles is sure to abolish anyone's crankiness!
Steven Joseph is a first-generation American, veteran attorney, negotiator, prolific speaker, and a modern humorist. He's a real New Yorker. A fully cured overweight person, Steven is a five times Boston Marathon runner and 20 times NYC Marathon runner - balancing it all perfectly through the art of Zen.
He is the multiple award winning author of six books!
"The Last Surving Dinisauer: The TyrantoCrankaTsuris"
"A Grown Up Guide to Effective Crankiness; The CrankaTsuris Method"
"Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles"
"Snoodles in Space: A Snoodle, the Zoodle Kidoodles, and One Happy Schmoodle"
"Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles"
"Snoodles in Space, Episode 2: The Zoodles Strike Back"
More can be found at Steven's website at www.StevenJosephAuthor.com.
"This delightful, colorful, and fantastical children's picture book by author Joseph is quite a treat for all of the senses." — Jonah Meyer, https://www.theusreview.com/reviews-1/Snoodles-Kidoodles-Poodles-and-Lots-and-Lots-of-Noodles-by-Steven-Joseph.html
"Snoodles, Kidoodles, Poodles and Lots and Lots of Noodles makes a fantastic read-aloud anytime you need a chuckle. While the words and sounds of the story may best suit a younger audience, older readers will enjoy it as well. Taking time to examine the illustrations will yield a richer understanding of the story and provide some additional levity." — Bianca Schulze, https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/snoodles-kidoodles-poodles-and-lots-and-lots-of-noodles-dedicated-review/
"The skillfully composed and wonderfully effective bright illustrations buzz with lively detail, bursting with wacky close-ups and character-building moments. Both text and art complement each other perfectly. The book is a clever primer on how crankiness affects people in general and how it can be managed by following some simple steps. A winner." — Prairie Book Review, https://theprairiesbookreview.com/?p=12848
