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There are two types of people in this world: those who find toilet humor funny, and those who don’t. If you’re someone who does — and you happen to be a parent — you’re gonna want to give these fart books place of pride on your kid’s bookshelf. That’s right: there are actually a ton of kids’ books about farts. Who knew? And not to (ahem) toot our own horn, but we’re pretty sure this is the fart book roundup to end all fart book roundups.
There’s no better way to foster a love of reading than to read your kids something they think is hilarious. So we like to think these books are doing our children a major solid in the long run. OK, so they may not be teaching educational fundamentals, but they’re teaching something equally important: that reading can be fun. And isn’t that ultimately the goal?
Even our ancestors thought farts were funny. The first known joke was — you guessed it — a fart joke that can be traced back to the ancient Sumerians in approximately 1900 B.C.: “Something which has never occurred since time immemorial; a young woman did not fart in her husband’s lap.” Roland le Sarcere, court minstrel to King Henry II, could fart on cue in a dance so hilarious that the king gifted him a manor house and 100 acres of land. Benjamin Franklin wrote an essay called “Fart Proudly” in 1781. So really, by sharing these books with your kids, you’re continuing a rich tradition upheld since the beginning of time: laughing at farts.
Whether your kids are reading about a flatulent flamingo, a socially-awkward little fart who’s struggling to make friends, or absorbing all sorts of farty facts and trivia, these fart books are amazingly funny, irreverent, and yes — even a little heartfelt (er, fart-felt?).
Harvey the Heart Had Too Many Farts by Jane Bexley
An Amazon bestseller with over 3K nearly-perfect ratings, this gem from Jane Bexley — who has written an entire series of fart books, by the way — follows Harvey: a farty heart whose excessive flatulence makes it hard to keep friends. Will he ever find someone to accept him for who he is, gas and all?
Walter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle, Glenn Murray, and Audrey Colman
In this children’s classic (it’s a New York Times #1 Bestseller!), we meet Walter: a lovable adopted dog who has such bad gas that it becomes intolerable, and Father decides to send him back. But the night before Walter is set to go, a pair of burglars break into his family’s house — and Walter’s farting makes him a hero.
No One Likes a Fart by Zoe Foster Blake & Adam Nickel
Fart has a heart the size of Texas, but people think he’s “gross” and “embarrassing.” In this adorably-illustrated book, kids will get a surprisingly profound message of self-acceptance and the meaning of friendship.
Dragons Love Farts: They’re More Fun Than Tacos by Hollywood Kay & Yorris Handoko
Combine two things kids think are really cool — dragons and farts — and you’ve got this hilarious book reminiscent of the bestselling Dragons Love Tacos. Written in fun rhyme, there’s even a history lesson or two sneakily embedded!
My Butt is So Noisy! by Dawn McMillan & Ross Kinnaird
From the author of the international bestseller I Need a New Butt! comes another hilarious tail — er, tale — about a troublesome hind end. Can our hero’s “noisy” butt be put to good use, or will it just be an endless source of embarrassment?
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The Day My Fart Followed Me Home by Ben Jackson & Sam Lawrence
In this cute book, Timmy finds himself with an unexpected guest tagging along on his walk home from school: a fart! The fart thinks they’re besties, but Timmy is panicked and mortified — he doesn’t want ANYONE to know. How will the two of them reconcile this difference of opinion?
The Stinky Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith and Katz Cowley
From the creators of the viral sensation The Wonky Donkey, this laugh-out-loud sequel follows Wonky as he asks his daughter, Dinky, a series of questions … that ends with “pull my hoof.” And then, poof!
Frank the Farting Flamingo by Humor Heals Us
This flatulent flamingo named Frank just wants everybody to know that farting is normal, gas is a part of his life, and he’s awesome as-is: take him or leave him! “The only thing more hilarious than Frank and his flatulence is my granddaughter’s deep belly laugh at the book and the flamingo’s bodily functions. It paid for itself in joy in five minutes,” raved one reviewer.
Almost Everybody Farts by Marty Kelley
Everybody knows that everybody farts — from teachers to preachers to mail carriers to mimes. But the one person who adamantly denies farting, ever? Mom! Written in cheeky rhyme, this funny book shows us it’s OK to fart, because everyone does it! Even moms!
The Most Serious Fart by Mike Bender & Chuck Dillon
In this hilarious story, we meet Siegfried: a super-serious fart who’s over being the butt of everybody’s jokes. On a mission to make people stop laughing at farts, he comes to some realizations that finally help him embrace the humor of it all. As a bonus, there are hundreds of hidden butts in the pictures — made by master Highlights Hidden Pictures illustrator Chuck Dillon.
The Fart Fairy by Bobbie Hinman & Mark Wayne Adams
With their sounds and smells, farts can be an embarrassing part of everyday life. So when you find yourself mortified by a gassy situation, who can you blame it on? The Fart Fairy, of course!
Find the Farter by Phyllis Hart
Everybody does it … but nobody ever wants to ‘fess up to it! Now kids can “find the farter” to see whodunnit in this witty hidden picture book.
The Science Behind Farting by Science Kids University
Trying to get your kids more interested in science? Then get a whiff of this book! It’s cute and clever — but more importantly, informative!
The Fantastic Flatulent Fart Brothers’ Big Book of Farty Facts: An Illustrated Guide to the Science, History, and Art of Farting
For a deeper dive into all things great and gassy, check out this hilariously enlightening book that explores not only the science behind farting, but the history and culture as well — and answers questions you didn’t know you had, like “How many farts do I inhale on a cross-country flight?”
Farting Like No Otter by Toby Mack
Ever wondered if pandas, orangutans, even earthworms fart?! This A-Z guide to animal farts give you a glimpse of the flatulent habits of all sorts of creatures, from alpacas to zebras.
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