The Stinkells in Stankwell

About the Book

Lovesday, a day of love and gift giving is approaching. The problem each year for the Stinkells is that this day makes them physically sick. Stinkells hate all the love and gift giving, so Stinkell Boris DaMean, the mayor of Stankwell has decided Lovesday must not come. He comes up with a plan to stop the days love and gift giving which ends in disaster.

About the Author

Continuing in the tradition of Dr. Seuss, Stephen J. Hemenway created "The Slouch In The Couch" series of children's learning books as a means of encouraging children to read while teaching them strong moral values. Using fun rhymes and brilliant illustrations, Hemenway has built an impressive world around the "Slouch Learning Books" which includes original music and original characters. He also can be seen as "Sheriff Stephen J.," the host of "The Children's Corner," a national cable family television program that takes place in the World of the Magical Couch and is based on these books. The Slouch In The Couch original website can be located at: www.slouch.org; and The Slouch In The Couch Children's Corner Band music videos can be found on youtube.com on the "slouchman" channel.

With an associate degree in the Administration of Justice, Hemenway is now a retired Deputy Sheriff who worked for the County of Los Angeles for 32 years. He is a member of BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.), IPA (International Police Association), and is a songwriter/publisher with the Harry Fox Agency. Hemenway also has three children: April, Stacie and Ashley. His wife, Terri, continues to support him throughout his endeavors. He enjoys filming, editing, music and producing "The Children's Corner" television program. "The Slouch In The Couch" was the first published book in the series.