I Need a New Bum!

What do our readers think of I Need a New Bum!? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children usually find the silly bum jokes, funny rhymes and bright pictures hilarious, and many enjoy asking for the story again and again. Some children think the story is especially funny because it lets them imagine all sorts of wild new bums.

What does the Pageticker team say about I Need a New Bum!?

I Need a New Bum! is a gloriously silly rhyming romp that knows exactly what makes young children giggle. Dawn McMillan and Ross Kinnaird fill the pages with imaginative possibilities, bright illustrations and plenty of cheeky wordplay, making this a strong choice for children who enjoy toilet humour and energetic read-alouds. Adults may wish to brace themselves for repeated requests to read it again — and for a sudden increase in bum-related jokes.

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What is I Need a New Bum! about?

A young boy discovers a crack in his bum and sets off on a quest to find a new one. From an armour-plated bum to a rocket bum, his imaginative journey is filled with hilarious possibilities. This quirky tale, with its rhyming text and vibrant illustrations, will have children and parents laughing out loud.

About the author

Dawn McMillan is a much-loved author from New Zealand who writes funny and imaginative books for children. She is best known for her hilarious story 'I Need a New Bum!', which has made readers all around the world laugh out loud. Dawn enjoys making up stories that are full of fun, friendship, and adventure.

Discussion ideas around I Need a New Bum!

A bum of your own: If you could choose a new bum like the boy does, what would it be made of and what would it help you do?

Imagination at work: Which of the boy’s ideas is the most surprising, and what makes it so funny or interesting?

When something goes wrong: How does the boy react when he thinks his bum is broken, and what might you do if you had a strange problem?

Bodies are different: What does the story make you wonder about the ways our bodies look, work and change?

Making people laugh: Why do jokes about bums and farts make some children laugh, and are there other kinds of jokes that make you laugh?