An early chapter book full of fun illustrations and a charming set of characters and adventures. This is one that will fly off the shelves in the library.

In classic Tom Angleberger fashion, DJ Funkyfoot is full of laughs and silliness. A spin-off of the Inspector Flytrap series, butler DJ Funkyfoot (no he’s not a hiphop artist) takes on a big challenge - being a nanny without actually being a nanny to ShrubBaby. Kids looking for some fun need look no further! E ARC provided by Netgalley. #netgalley #DJFunkyfoot

Welcome to the wacky world of DJ Funkyfoot. No, he isn't a hip hop DJ. He is an aspiring butler. That is why this chihuahua. DJ's first job offer that isn't related to hip hop is a nanny job --for an adorable baby shrub. DJ takes the job and finds it difficult not to act like a butler. Soon the baby shrub has him agreeing to all her requests and they are on the run from Inspector Flytrap. Includes their hilarious experiences on a variety of game shows and the realization that it is not good for the baby shrub to always get what she wants. Even without reading any of the Inspector Flytrap books, I had not trouble jumping right into DJ Funkyfoot's world. Looking forward to his second adventure!

Thank you to ABRAMS Kids and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

This was such an enjoyable read.

DJ Funky Foot is a butler who is mistaken for anything but which sets him off on a very unexpected day with his charge. Despite it being aimed at around the 8/9 age marker, I appreciated the comedy and the rhymic repetition of escalating disasters.

The ending didn't transition at the right pace for me but I liked the moral being spelt out.

I think the target audience would enjoy reading this short chapter book. Additionally, I think 4+ would enjoy hearing a chapter or 2 per night at story/bedtime. It was unfortunate the artwork wasn't fully available in my ARC copy, but I loved the simple hand drawn doodles in the ebook version. 4/5.

Kids that love silly stories are going to get a kick out of DJ Funkyfoot: Butler for Hire! Who wouldn't want to be supervised by someone that couldn't say no to you? Angleberger proves that nothing is off the table when it comes to creating characters. Short chapters, illustrations and humor will keep kids engaged, and his cast of characters will likely inspire some kids to create silly stories of their own!

This book has a lot going for it: cute characters, promising art, humorous situations. That said, there are definitely better books in this subcategory. Still, it's a worthwhile addition to elementary libraries.

This book has huge appeal for fans of Captain Underpants and Bad Guys. DJ Funkyfoot, a butler who is frequently mistaken for a DJ because of his name (which is parents believe is his destiny), sets off on a crazy, silly adventure when he agrees to serve as butler--aka babysitter--to Shrub Baby. Shrub Baby has a penchant for getting into trouble, so readers should be prepared for a wild and unbelievable ride!

Lots of laughs and a big life lesson delivered in this beginning chapter book! Meet DJ Funkyfoot as he stumbles into a new job as a baby sitter to a little shrub. Things unfortunately get a little out of hand. Lots of connections to the "Inspector Flytrap" series, yet the book holds it own as a stand alone title. Great fun for all!

First sentence: My phone rang. “Greetings,” I said. “I am DJ Funkyfoot, and I am at YOUR service.” “Good,” said a prickly voice. “I’m Cactus Kwame of Cactus Kwame’s Roller Rink and Disco Rodeo. I need a DJ for our big Disco Rodeo Roller Boogie Contest tonight!” “Ah,” I said. “I’m afraid you have made a common mistake, sir.” “No way!” said Cactus Kwame, and he was extra prickly. “I never make a mistake.” “Yes, sir,” I replied, even though I knew he HAD made a mistake. I am a butler who serves tea, not a DJ who plays music.

Premise/plot: DJ Funkyfoot is looking for work as a butler. Unfortunately for him those are seemingly hard to come by--at least where he lives. Fortunately for us readers, however, since this leads to DJ Funkyfoot taking a job as a NANNY. (DJ Funkyfoot takes a job as a nanny for ShrubBaby or "M'Lady ShrubBaby" as she comes to be called.) There is a BIG difference between the two:

“So,” said the small shrub. “What is the very important difference between a nanny and a butler?” “Well,” I said, “a nanny’s job is to say no. A butler’s job is to say yes.”
“A nanny’s job is to be wise and wonderful and to help a child grow up safe and sound. This may require the nanny to tell a child no or even ‘Absolutely not!’”
“Sounds awful,” said the small shrub. “What about a butler?” “Well,” I said, “a butler’s job is to do whatever they are asked. This may require them to say, ‘Yes, ma’am’ or ‘Absolutely, sir.’” “Sounds a lot better,” said the small shrub. “Can you give me an example?”

The book chronicles their many misadventures of the day...some of which ends up on the television!

The show’s studio looked like a giant kitchen, but it was full of chickens with cameras and microphones. One enormous chicken came running over to us. “I’m Little Red Hen, the host of this show. One of our contestants just quit, and we need a new one. Who will help me? Who will be on my show?” “We will!” hollered ShrubBaby. “One moment,” I said “Would you please tell us why the other contestant quit?” “He thought it was too dangerous,” said Little Red Hen. “Now put on these hats, and let’s start baking!”
“Welcome to Extreme Cake Bakers Showdown: Ultimate!” clucked Little Red Hen. “Today we have the country’s best bakers taking on our toughest challenge yet: the world’s tallest wedding cake!” Chickens started hauling out huge pans, big bags of flour, barrels of frosting, and fifty-two-foot-tall ladders. “Our contestants today are the best of the best. Jacques Raptor from Paris, Datrice the Camel from Rome, and . . . what was your name again?”
“Sorry, hip-hop star, there’s no time for chitchat. You only have twenty-two minutes to bake your cake. Starting . . . NOW!” It ended badly.

My thoughts: DJ Funkyfoot was so over-the-top absurd that it was hilarious. I loved, loved, loved every moment of it. The world is entirely peopled with PLANTS and ANIMALS. (There's not a human in sight.) This one was a joy to read. I look forward to recommending it when it releases next spring.

Another ridiculously adorable animated duo in a children's book? You betcha! In pure Angleberger style, <u>DJ Funkyfoot</u> is filled with plenty of laughs for children and adults alike. Perfect for elementary kids venturing into chapter books and who love humor.

I wasn’t overly impressed with this book. I am not sure if it was the name of the characters that bothered me or the characters themselves. I think after the art is completed it may help.