Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery
Poo-Dunit? A Forest Floor Mystery by Katelyn Aronson, published by Candlewick Press on February 18, 2025, is a delightful children’s book featuring 40 pages of engaging rhymed verses. The story follows Mouse, who is perplexed by a mysterious pile of poo outside her house. As she investigates, she questions various forest animals to uncover the identity of the culprit, leading to a humorous and educational exploration of animal scat.
Readers will find that this book not only entertains but also educates, as it introduces children to eight different animals and the role of droppings in nature. The playful narrative encourages laughter while imparting knowledge about wildlife and the environment. Additionally, the back matter includes a mini “poo-dunit” mystery that challenges young readers to match scat with the correct animal, along with insights on the ecological importance of waste. This engaging blend of fun and learning makes it a valuable addition to any child’s bookshelf.
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“Aronson’s rhymed verses will be a treat to read aloud, assuming, that is, they can be heard over audience laughter. . . . Should reduce any storytime group to pandemonium.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)
Sniff, sniff! went Mouse. Whiff, whiff! went Mouse.
“Who left this poo outside my house? I must undo this mystery. Poo-dunit?”
Mouse is dismayed to step outside her house one morning only to discover a giant pile of poo! Who could have done such a dastardly deed? Mouse questions all the animals of the forest, but it’s too big to be Squirrel’s, too dark to be Coyote’s, and too messy to be Deer’s. Will Mouse ever track down the culprit–and will she find a way to make the best of this smelly situation? Between giggles, children will learn to identify eight different animals’ scat and discover how droppings can help plants to grow, all while enjoying Katelyn Aronson’s rhyming text and Stephanie Laberis’s expressive animals. Back matter includes a mini “poo-dunit” mystery challenging children to match scat with the correct animal, as well as a note on why poo is precious.
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