It all began with a bean [eBook - NC Kids Digital Library] : The True Story of the World's Biggest Fart

What happens when, one day, a dropped bean is devoured by ten flies, and hundreds of dogs eat cheese fallen from a truck, and thousands of runners begin gulping air, and all the people at home that morning have eggs for breakfast, and then they all fart at once? This hilarious book answers that intriguing question, as readers learn the after-effects of the world's biggest fart on the poor town where it happens, from poodles' curls going limp to elephants plugging their trunks with bananas. This unique picture book, with lighthearted illustrations, will entertain children and parents alike.

What happens when, one day, a dropped bean is devoured by ten flies, and hundreds of dogs eat cheese fallen from a truck, and thousands of runners begin gulping air, and all the people at home that morning have eggs for breakfast, and then they all fart at once? This hilarious book answers that intriguing question, as readers learn of the after-effects of the world's biggest fart.

Sharon Oliver - Children's Literature

If there is one subject that reduces all children to giggles, it is farting. In this imaginative picture book, inspired by a second grader's question, McKy explores what would happen if everyone and everything farted at once. Five flies eating a bean, 15 pigeons eating raisins, 45 cats meowing for cheese, 135 dogs munching on potato chips, half a million people eating eggs, a million fish slurping soda, millions of people gulping air racing and cheering all let go at once. The blast peels paint off cars, parts the threads in teachers' clothes and blows the stripes off the zebras at the zoo. Luckily, later in the day a mighty wind comes along, bringing much relief to the town, but perhaps not for the next town downwind. McKy's book focuses on a topic that adults usually find embarrassing, annoying or try to ignore. For a child however, little is as amusing as that sound. While this may not have universal appeal, for a reluctant reader (in particular the boys) this may be just the right choice. Tracy Hill's full page, colorful and cartoon-like illustrations are just perfect for the story. 2004, Tanglewood Press, Ages 5 to 8.

"What would happen if everyone and everything farted at once? This hilarious book answers that intriguing question, as readers learn the aftereffects of the world's biggest fart on the poor town where it happens."--Page 4 of cover A bean that fell from a boy's burrito is the first in a chain of events with malodorous consequences.