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Book SynopsisThe Most Serious Fart is a seriously fun children's illustrated picture book about not taking ourselves so seriously. Meet Siegfried, a most serious fart who is sick and tired of farts being a laughing matter. When he sets out on a most serious mission to change the fart as we know it, he ends up learning to embrace his fartness and the fun and friendship that come with it. The book also includes over 300 hidden butts from legendary Highlights Hidden Pictures illustrator, Chuck Dillon. Featured on episode 2 of Bedtime Stories with Ryan (Reynolds)! *** "Hilarious and thought-provoking, with wonderful illustrations. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but these farts are clever, funny and gorgeous." -Stuart Gibbs, author of New York Times bestselling series: Spy School, FunJungle, Charlie Thorne, Moon Base Alpha and The Last Musketeer. “This book is a real gas!” -Amy Sedaris "I would’ve laughed myself silly as a kid reading this book. Also, full disclosure, I laughed myself silly as a grownup reading this book. A work of fart!" -Brad Montague, creator of the hit web series Kid President, author of Becoming Better Grownups, and the New York Times bestsellers Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome and The Circles All Around Us. “Some stories are silent but deadly boring… but this isn’t. It’s a ripping blast that will leave you lingering in laughter.” -Steve Lavigne, illustrator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles “I must point out that obviously, I never fart. And certainly not in front of my boyfriend. But when I do, it’s hilarious… just like this book." -Karen McCullah, screenwriter Ten Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde “This book is delightful. It's hilarious. The art is stunning. And, something I thought I'd never say about a book with a fart in the lead, it's got a wonderful message.” -Brian Lynch, screenwriter The Secret Life of Pets, Minions, Puss in Boots, and Hop "This book, like its subject matter, delivers the goods– funny, warm, and over 300 hidden butts!? Genius." - Jake Parker, illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man and creator of Inktober
Trade Review"Hilarious and thought-provoking, with wonderful illustrations. I can’t believe I’m saying this, but these farts are clever, funny and gorgeous." -Stuart Gibbs, author of New York Times bestselling series: Spy School, FunJungle, Charlie Thorne, Moon Base Alpha and The Last Musketeer.
“This book is a real gas!” -Amy Sedaris
"I would’ve laughed myself silly as a kid reading this book. Also, full disclosure, I laughed myself silly as a grownup reading this book. A work of fart!" -Brad Montague, creator of the hit web series Kid President, author of Becoming Better Grownups, and the New York Times bestsellers Kid President's Guide to Being Awesome and The Circles All Around Us.
“I must point out that obviously, I never fart. And certainly not in front of my boyfriend. But when I do, it’s hilarious… just like this book." -Karen McCullah, screenwriter Ten Things I Hate About You, Legally Blonde
“This book is delightful. It's hilarious. The art is stunning. And, something I thought I'd never say about a book with a fart in the lead, it's got a wonderful message.” -Brian Lynch, screenwriter The Secret Life of Pets, Minions, Puss in Boots, and Hop
"This book, like its subject matter, delivers the goods– funny, warm, and over 300 hidden butts!? Genius." -Jake Parker, illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Astonishing Secret of Awesome Man and creator of Inktober
"Just when you thought you've seen it all, Mike and Chuck bring farts to life. Poetic, silly, and brilliantly drawn, this book has a message that lingers. With laughs you won't be able to hold in." -Mark Parisi, creator of the award-winning, daily newspaper cartoon
Off the Mark"It’s a good sign when hours after we’ve read it, the kids are still talking, laughing, and asking if we could reread it that evening for bedtime. Laughing at our farts is quite normal in our family. Now reading about it will be too thanks to this book!" -Laura Izumikawa, lifestyle photographer and author,
Naptime With Joey"In my role as an activist, I’ve worked with children of all kinds, from at risk to privileged all over the world. The greatest gift you can give them early is the ability to look at things they think they know in a new and engaging way. Bender does just that with charisma, humor, and heart! " -Africa Yoon, author of The Korean and celebrated activist
“Some stories are silent but deadly boring… but this isn’t. It’s a ripping blast that will leave you lingering in laughter.” -Steve Lavigne, illustrator of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
