Other Title: Mister Mingin
Summary: Mr Mingin minged. He monged tae. And if it is guid Scots tae say he mingit, then he mingit as weel. He wis the mingiest mingin minger that ever lived. Mingin is the warst kin o smell. Mingin is warse than honkin. Honkin is warse than bowfin. Bowfin is warse than guff. And a guff can be eneuch tae make yer neb runkle. It wisnae Mr Mingin's faut that he wis mingin. He wis a gaberlunzie, after aw. He didnae hae a hame and sae he never had the chaunce tae hae a richt guid was like ye and me. Efter a while the mingin-ness just got warse and warse. Chloe is the loneliest girl in the world. But then she meets Mr Stink (Mr Mingin), the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit--but he's the only person who's ever been nice to her. So when Mr Stink needs somewhere to live, Chloe decides to hide him in the garden shed! But Chloe's about to learn that some secrets have a way of leading to disaster. And speaking of secrets, there might by more to Mr Stink than meets the nose
Mr Stink
Summary: Chloe's a bit unpopular, a little lonely and completely overshadowed by her disgustingly talented sister. But then Chloe meets Mr Stink, the local tramp. Yes, he smells a bit. But he's the only person who's ever been nice to her and that includes her awful snob of a mother. So when Chloe's mother stands for election, promising to rid the town of tramps, it looks like Chloe might be about to lose her only friend
Summary: Penelope Crumb is not having a very good week. First she accidentally comes to school dressed as an elephant. And then in gym class she's forced to dance with a boy who doesn't want to dance with her either! When Grandpa tells Penelope that he sings to the moon when he's having trouble, Penelope grabs onto this plan. But sometimes you need more than the moon to fix things
New Zealand author; New Zealand illustrator
Summary: Andy really does love his Aunty Elsie, but she insists on grabbing him and giving him a big kiss, first on one cheek and then on the other, every time she sees him. And Andy hates it. So he hides. But every time Aunty Elsie finds him out. Then, when Aunty can't come to see him for a while, Andy starts to miss her - and her great big kisses. Suggested level: junior, primary
