Books Like Smell My Foot!
Families who loved Smell My Foot! by Cece Bell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Smell My Foot! by Cece Bell often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is starting to test boundaries or needs a lighthearted way to discuss social etiquette and personal space. It is particularly helpful for children who struggle with the rigidity of rules or those who find traditional manners lessons a bit too dry. Through the absurd requests of a bird and a literal brain, the story explores the nuances of the word please and the importance of listening to others. The book follows Chick and Brain as they navigate a series of silly social blunders involving a very smelly foot and a hungry dog named Spot. It uses slapstick humor to introduce the concept of consent and respectful communication in a way that feels like a joke rather than a lecture. It is a perfect choice for beginning readers aged 4 to 8 who are moving into graphic novels and want a story that makes them laugh out loud while reinforcing basic social-emotional building blocks.
