A Fart Apart
What’s inside...
Fartin' Martin has a dream to let loose the best ever fart stream and win the Stink Stank Stunk award. However, he faces tough competition from Chipper Ripper, who has won the award every year by making people get taken away in a grocery cart. Fartin' Martin discovers Chipper Ripper cheats and must figure out if he can produce a record-breaking fart to win the award and be adored or if Chipper Ripper will prevail again. The story unfolds as the reader is encouraged to explore more books by Pat Hatt.
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they were misunderstood by their friends?
Can you think of a time when something unexpected made you laugh?
What are some ways the characters could have solved their misunderstandings?
How does the story show that it's okay to be different?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressions and voice modulation to mimic the characters' emotions as you read, making the story more vivid and engaging.
After reading, relate the story to real-life situations by discussing times when laughter helped resolve a misunderstanding or eased a tense situation.
Encourage empathy by asking your child how they would feel in a similar situation as the characters.
Highlight the importance of acceptance and humor in friendships, discussing with your child how they can implement these in their own relationships.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing uniqueness
Explanation: The story humorously explores how each character has unique qualities, including unusual farts, teaching children to embrace and celebrate differences.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate their own uniqueness and accept others' differences, promoting inclusivity and self-confidence.
Example Lesson: Importance of honesty
Explanation: Characters in the book learn to be honest about their quirks, including their farts, which leads to better understanding and relationships.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be truthful about their feelings and actions, fostering an environment of trust and openness in real-life interactions.
Example Lesson: Effects of judgment
Explanation: The book shows how characters feel when judged for things they cannot control, like farts, pointing to the negative effects of being judgmental.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to be more empathetic and less judgmental, improving their social interactions and friendships.
Example Lesson: Accepting and laughing at life’s little embarrassments
Explanation: The characters eventually laugh together about their farts, showing that minor embarrassments can be shared humorously.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that everyone has embarrassing moments, and they can be handled with humor instead of shame.