Plug Honeycut is the most forgetful boy in Sassafras Hollow. He even forgets his own name. When his momma sends him on an errand to get soap, Plug takes off repeating, "Soap! Soap! Don't forget the soap! Plug gets in one fix after another and soon forgets what he is supposed to be remembering.
Enjoy the distinctive art work and cultural phrases of the North Carolinian mountain community in this entertaining Appalachian Folktale.

A retold yarn about a very forgetful mountain boy. Mama sends him on an errand for soap where because of his forgetfulness, he gets in trouble with everyone he meets along the way. A silly story to teach kids the importance of remembrance and that sometimes it's best to keep your mouth shut. ( )

Plug Honeycutt, a good-hearted young boy with a terrible memory, is dispatched by his fond mother to the store in this humorous Appalachian folktale, with strict instructions not to forget the soap. A series of unfortunate encounters along the way - each ending in disaster when Plug's chanting reminder to himself leads to misunderstanding - leave him in more need than ever of that all-important soap!

With an engaging narrative that just begs to be read aloud, and appealing, colorful illustrations that accentuate the humor of the tale, Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! would make an ideal storytime selection. I had a strong sense of recognition, when looking at Andrew Glass's artwork, but can't call to mind any of his titles that I might have read. Leaving that aside, this was a delightful picture-book, one I highly recommend to any readers with an interest in Appalachian folklore! ( )

Boy needs to be cleaned up. He needs help. People scoff, but one person takes compassion. Great book. Great humor. ( )

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award