Welcome, everyone! Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday – I review a picture book, provide a simple fun craft you can do with your kids and then I link up with dozens of other writers, moms, librarians and other lovers of picture books on Susanna Leonard Hill’s blog.
I hope all of you have had a great summer. I stepped back from blogging to work on my vegetable garden and focus on picture book writing. I took Kristen Fulton’s Non-Fiction Archaeology class in June, Renee LaTulippe’s Lyrical Language Lab in August, and attended a writing retreat at Squam Lake in New Hampshire just last weekend. It’s definitely been a rewarding summer.
Back in June, I did a review of Peter Panda Melts Down by Artie Bennett. My grandson loved that book! So I am really thrilled to be reviewing Artie’s newest picture book, Belches, Burps, and Farts – Oh My!
BELCHES, BURPS, AND FARTS – OH MY!
Written by Artie Bennett
Illustrations By Pranas T. Naujokaitis
Publisher: Blue Apple Books (2014)
Ages: 5 and up
Themes: Facts about belches, burps and farts and how to deal with them, humor, body functions
Opening Lines:
“On these pages, we’ll explore some body sounds we can’t ignore! No, not the sneeze, the wheeze, the sigh, but belches, burps and farts, oh my!”
Synopsis:
From Amazon:
“Young readers will discover many fascinating facts about burps, belches, and farts. Real science and zany rhyme combine to teach kids the how, why, and where of gas-tastic eruptions made by people and animals, such as:
• why we can’t burp while on our backs
• which animals can’t “cut the cheese”
• how fish communicate via burp bubbles
• why soda and burps go together
• who farts more—boys or girls”
Why I like this book:
- A fun way to learn about a topic most people are embarrassed to talk about – I learned a bunch of stuff I didn’t know
- I read it to my grandson – he thought it was hilarious and was really interested in the facts
- I love the mix of humor and nonfiction which is very appealing to reluctant readers and perfect for classroom units on body science
How a parent can use this book:
- Talk about belching, burping and farting – they are natural functions of our bodies – but we can be polite and say excuse me
- Have fun with the book with your kids
Have you seen Artie’s other books? They are hilarious!
If you’d like to find out more about the author and his books, please visit: ArtieBennett.com
Related Activities:
Cartoon Drawing for Kids
Photo courtesy: http://artforkidshub.com/how-to-draw-a-raccoon-cartoon/
Kids love cartoons. And they are really easy to draw. Click the link above to find detailed instructions for drawing the raccoon and many other animals.
And a big thank you to Artie for the final picture…quite appropriate for the END of this post, wouldn’t you say?
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
What a great summer you’ve had, Vivian! My kids would love those books. I like the illustrations.
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I did have a great summer, Catherine..how was yours? I’m looking forward to getting back to some amount of blogging – I’ve missed your Haiku challenges. 🙂
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I love the opening lines! His books are a gas! Kids will giggle for sure.
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And I’m giggling at your reply, Iza. ..his books are a ‘gas’. 🙂 🙂
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What a hoot! This is such a fun book for kids, as well as educational. Love the opening!
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Yup…that’s one of the things I really love about the book, Pat – it really teaches you so many facts about the topic – stuff I never knew.
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This sounds like a great book. I loved the bulleted list in the synopsis and am seriously curious about several things on the list. Must find this book!
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I hope you get a copy, Penny! Artie shares so many little-known facts in such a hilarious way. 🙂
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These are the kinds of facts kids love to learn – and often repeat! This is sure to be a hit with even reluctant readers.
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Yes, I agree, Cathy. ..even kids who don’t like to read will want to read those funny words like belch, burp and especially, fart!
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Love! My kids are so drawn to these scatological themes – it’s a great way to motivte kids to read! If you need more for the list there is the(mostly) non-fiction Farts in the Wild: complete with sound effects buttons. Hilarious!
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Farts in the Wild – sounds like a must-find book!!!! Glad I added another to your list, Katey. 😉 🙂
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My boys would love this! Just put it on the list. 🙂
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My grandson had so much fun with it, Renee…I’m sure your boys will as well. What is it about these body noises that kids (especially boys) can’t get (or give) enough of. 🙂 🙂
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I think we can all tell who you’ve been hanging out with this summer! Ha! You MUST check out The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit (which is not the original title translation!)
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Ha! The Story of the Little Mole Who Went in Search of Whodunit sounds hilarious! Will try to find a copy – our local library has their big annual book sale this morning – who knows…I might find it there. 🙂 🙂 How is Colorado treating you, Julie? The summer here in NH was glorious…and now it is apple picking time. 🙂 🙂
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Good luck at the sale! I’ll send you a pm.
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I am sure I’d learn a few new facts from this!!
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I sure did, Joanna…it’s a fascinating book. 🙂 And really funny!
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I love this book! 😀 Mr. Bennett is an awesome author, and a great guy! 😀
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Hahaha – I thought you would like it, Erik! And you are right about Mr. Bennett – he is a really terrific person. 🙂
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Mr. Bennett’s book topics are surely kid pleasers! And as a science nerd, I love this. My kids loved a children’s book called The Gas We Pass. Evergreen topic!
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It sure is a topic kids love, Wendy. I think I need to get a couple of copies for my sons and their kids. 🙂
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I saw this title and thought, that’s got to be Artie! 🙂 His books are so great because they combine nonfiction about topics a lot of people don’t want to talk about with zaniness and humor – so appealing to kids! And it never occurred to me that one gender might be more gaseous than the other, so now I’m curious and will have to go read the book 🙂 Thanks for adding it to our list, Vivian!
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Hilarious, right? Glad you are happy with this addition to the #PPBF list, Susanna. I’m so happy you are BACK!!!
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Ha, you know this could partner up with Lonely Planet’s Not for Parents Real Wonders of the World, which I have. Kids love this sort of thing, yet learn a great deal about life in all its good and bad functions (bodily or otherwise) A winner for sure, Vivian. Loved seeing you here again for PPBF!
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It’s good to be back (in the saddle again – to continue with the cowboy theme). You are right, Diane, this book gives so much info- along with lots of laughs. 🙂
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Wow! I’m impressed with how he imparts so much information in a fun-to-read rhyme. I’ll definitely check this one out. Thanks, Vivian!
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Artie is a really funny guy, Sandy! And he lives around the corner from where I grew up in NYC…small world. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by – it’s nice to see you here. 🙂
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Oh goodness, my two boys would be all over these books. They are right up there with Capt. Underpants!
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Yup – Artie’s book might give Captain Underpants a run for his money.:) Hope you can get a copy for your boys, Kirsten!
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“Oh my” is right! Definitely getting this book for my class:)
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They will LOVE it, Barbara! And so much fun information inside- I can just imagine the class projects.:) 🙂 🙂
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We need to check out these books. Funny, the library has the butt book on audio… wondering how that will be.
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Hahaha…The Butt Book on tape…too funny, Stacy!
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Of my goodness this book sounds so priceless! Thanks for sharing Booknificent Thursday! I’m about to see if my library has it!
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So glad you stopped by! I hope your library has it – if not, why not request they purchase it. Many libraries will do that for patron requests – and I’m sure Artie would be very appreciative. 🙂
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It sounds like your summer was full and fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday! Hope to see you again next week.
Tina
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It was a great summer, Tina! I’ve got another awesome debut picture book from Sherry Alexander for the next Booknificent Thursday…see you then. 🙂
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