Stinky    by Eleanor Davis Order:  USA  Can Little Lit Library, 2008 (2008) Hardcover     Reviewed by Michelle York Can a stinky little monster overcome his fear of a less-odorous little boy and make a new friend? That's the question to be answered in Stinky, a new book by cartoonist Eleanor Davis. Stinky is a Toon Book, a recently launched series by the Little Lit Library. It looks and reads like a souped-up comic. The storylines have more staying power than traditional comics, which is essential for this series as it is designed for emerging readers. Anyone who has ever come within 50 feet of a 5-year-old knows they can wear out a DVD player watching their favorite movie over and over. Likewise with books. In this story, a smelly little creature named Stinky has to learn to trust a little boy who wanders into his swamp. Inexplicably, the boy doesn't mind Stinky's pet frog, Wartbelly or his favorite snack of pickled onions. In return, Stinky learns to like the boy's favorite snack, apples. A friendship soon emerges from the muck. Davis's drawings are stronger than her story, but her artwork is detailed and enchanting. It's enough to make little readers want to turn the pages over and over – at least until Mom says it is bath time. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Kids books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews