The Smelliest Day at the Zoo by Alan Rusbridger

The Smelliest Day at the Zoo by Alan Rusbridger is a wonderfully silly and delightfully illustrated children’s picture book that’s sure to get young readers giggling.

When a terrible smell spreads through the zoo, the animals are in uproar — and poor zookeeper Mr Pickles must figure out what’s gone wrong. From pongy pandas to whiffy warthogs, the mystery deepens as the stink gets stronger! Can Mr Pickles solve the smelly situation before all the visitors run away?

With lively, colourful illustrations by Ben Cort, this charming story is packed with humour, wordplay, and expressive animal characters. It’s the perfect read-aloud book for parents, teachers, and little ones who love animal adventures and laugh-out-loud fun.

Perfect for readers who enjoy:
• Funny picture books for ages 3–7
• Animal stories and zoo adventures
• Read-aloud classroom or bedtime stories
• Illustrated books by Ben Cort and similar artists

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Publisher’s Synopsis:

Slap bang in the middle of the hottest day of the year, the zoo’s drains have blocked up and there’s nowhere for the animals’ poo to go!

Mr Pickles the zoo keeper (who is looking distinctly green) must decide what to do with it all . . .

Before the naughty chimps beat him to it!