As one half of a same sex couple, Stephen Hodgkinson-Soto, author of ‘Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring,’ a new illustrated storybook for 3 – 9 year-olds, says he found it difficult to find a book to read to their adopted children that represented their family - two dads and two children, one of whom is black.
Stephen has created a hilarious rhyming tale that kids of all ages will enjoy. The Stinkerton McPoo Dog Series is beautifully illustrated by the talented Jotalumi Sketches.
Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring Children’s Colouring Book which is based on the original story has just been released as well.
Stephen has just completed writing the second book in the series, ‘Stinkerton McPoo Goes to the Beach,’ which the illustrator is hard at work on. He expects to be able to publish it in January and is looking forward to sharing it with you. If you would like to be kept updated on upcoming releases or other Stinkerton McPoo news, there’s a dedicated website at www.stinkertonmcpoo.comThe book has also been featured on a popular website in the US: www.gayswithkids.com/the-
This is the tale of Stinkerton McPoo,
The finest of dogs and the friendliest too.
Now you may be asking, “But what’s with that name?”
To call a dog Stinkerton seems like a shame.
She’s wonderful company, except for, alas…
Stinkerton suffers from terrible gas!
A wonderfully written, cleverly rhyming adventure about a lovable, mischievous, and more-than-slightly-gassy dog named Stinkerton McPoo. In this hilarious and beautifully illustrated book, Stinkerton manages to escape from her garden and runs off to have her own adventure. Mayhem quickly ensues as she sneaks into the local butcher's shop to make off with a delicious string of sausages!
Before long, she soon finds herself in trouble with the entire village chasing after her! Every time it looks like her luck has run out; she manages to escape using her famously stinky secret weapon! Will she manage to keep the sausages and find her way back?
About the author:
Stephen Hodgkinson-Soto is 46 and lives in the East Midlands. He has been with his husband Antonio since 2009. Having met while living in California, they moved to the UK in 2017. They have two children named AJ & Graciela, and two dogs named Fia and Esperanza. Fia is the inspiration behind this children’s book series, and although lovely company, is also known as “Stinkerton McPoo” - and for good reason!
While new to writing children’s books, Stephen has had the idea for the Stinkerton McPoo series for a while, and ready to explore other creative outlets, he has decided to pursue his dream of becoming a best-selling author. He hopes you enjoy reading this book as much as he has enjoyed writing it, and he’s excited to announce his plans for many more books in the Stinkerton McPoo series.
Stephen Hodgkinson-Soto (pictured left) with his husband Antonio and their two children, Graciela and AJ.
‘Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring’ by Stephen Hodgkinson-Soto (ISBN 9781739905200) and illustrated by Jotalumi Sketches is published by ASAG Publishing. It is available at Amazon in paperback, RRP £7.99, and in Kindle format, RRP £4.99. Details at: www.amazon.co.uk/Stinkerton-
A signed edition may also be obtained direct from the author’s website for £7.99 together with a ‘Stinkerton McPoo Goes Exploring’ colouring book, priced at £5.99. See www.stinkertonmcpoo.com/
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