The Giggler Treatment

Contributed by Paige Eckhart

Book Title: The Giggler Treatment
Author: Roddy Doyle
Illustrator: Brian Ajhar
My Rating: 5/5
Would I recommend this book? Yes, it is super funny!
Suggested Age of Reader: 8+
Brief Summary (no spoilers): A Giggler is a small magical creature that gets revenge on grown ups that are not nice to kids. But when a mistake is made, and Mister Mack is set to step on the biggest, wettest pile of dog poo, will his family be able to save him?
What I liked/ didn’t like: I love how the author talks to Rover through the book, and the whole book is just so funny.
What the book teaches you: “6. And last, if you are an adult and you ever walk on dog poo, ask yourself, ‘Why are the Giggler’s giving me the Giggler Treatment?’ But remember, it might not be the Giggler Treatment. It might just be poo.”, and many other messages.

Leanne Guenther

About the Artist/Author:

Hello! I'm Leanne, the creative mind behind coloring.ws. I love nothing more than enjoying a warm cup of tea and a quiet day with a good friend. Here’s a bit more about me:

Things I Love:

Drawing: My happy place is with a pencil in hand, bringing ideas to life on paper.
Creative Writing: I love using my imagination to create delightful stories and playful rhymes for kids.
Early Childhood Education: I absolutely adore those early, eager-to-learn years with kids. Their curiosity and enthusiasm are infectious!
History: Exploring the past helps me understand the present and dream about the future.

Things I Have a Love/Hate Relationship With:

Technology: I love how it connects us and makes things easier, but why does it have to change so quickly?
Trivia Nights: I'm your go-to person for fun facts, yet somehow, I always end up in second or third place. Frustrating!
Gardening: I like to think I have a green thumb, but it has a few brown speckles. My plants and I are working on it.
Animals: I adore my pets and they bring me so much joy, but oh, the chores! Why can’t they clean up after themselves?

I earned my degree back in the early '90s, and as a lifelong learner, I continue to delve into the things I love. This includes technology (though I struggle to keep up!), art, early childhood education, history, and mythology as it relates to sociology.

I know that while the coloring pages are largely for kids, many of you visiting the site are educators and caregivers. I’ve tried to share some interesting trivia tidbits and fun facts to make your visit enjoyable too.