Yuck's Fart Club: And Yuck's Sick Trick
Yuck Series
What’s inside...
Laugh your socks off with Yuck, the boy who loves bugs, slugs, and slime! In Yucks Fart Club, Yuck has a brilliant idea for a club and he's inviting all his friends! Who would have thought they could make so many types of farts? But his sister, Polly, is determined to find out what Yuck is up to and she's in for an explosive surprise! In Yucks Sick Trick, Yuck does NOT want to go to school. He's got a spelling test, and he'll do anything to get out of it. Even if it means showing the whole family how revoltingly sick he can be.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-10
Length
112 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Yuck
Polly
Discussion points
What do you think motivated Yuck to create the Fart Club?
How did the characters react to Yuck's tricks? What would you do if you were in their place?
Do you think it's important to consider other people's feelings before playing a trick? Why or why not?
What lessons can we learn from Yuck's actions in both stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the discussion, share a time when you faced a similar situation as the characters and what you learned from it.
Encourage your child to relate the book's themes to their everyday experiences, such as school life or interactions with friends.
Utilize pauses after each question to give your child time to think and express their feelings and thoughts.
Reinforce that it's okay to have different opinions about the book's events, fostering an open and accepting discussion environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: Throughout the story, Yuck's antics, like forming a fart club and playing a sick trick, lead to various humorous but instructive consequences that highlight the importance of thinking before acting.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the consequences of their actions in real-life situations, promoting responsible decision-making.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding others
Explanation: As Yuck interacts with different characters, readers see the importance of understanding and recognizing other people’s feelings and perspectives.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be mindful of how their actions affect others, fostering a sense of empathy and cooperation in social settings.
Example Lesson: Creativity and expression
Explanation: Yuck’s imaginative ideas for clubs and tricks, despite being mischievous, showcase his creative thinking and confidence in self-expression.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to express themselves creatively in their play and interactions, understanding that it's healthy to think outside the box.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: Yuck faces situations where he must choose between covering up his misdeeds or being honest about them. These moments highlight the importance of honesty.
Real-World Application: Reinforces the importance of being truthful in interactions with peers and adults, building trust in relationships.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Yuck’s experiences help him learn from his mischievous actions, and he gradually understands how to make better choices.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that it's okay to make mistakes as long as they learn from them and strive to do better next time.