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The Birth of Agent Big Butt: Butt of Steel, Heart of Gold follows a newborn boy who is born with the superpower of explosive farts that can defeat any advisory. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
As a family, we love telling stories. So, one night, while making up silly stories, an image of a big butt newborn popped into my mind. Immediately, the story began to unfold. It would be a story about a baby with a big steel butt that can fart the most powerful farts. The farts could form into anything he needed, and this baby decided to use these powers for good.
Big Butt is an entertaining character with a superpower that will make kids laugh and encourage them to want to read more of his story. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?
There are many children fart books. We wanted to add a different spin to our version. We also wanted the humor in the book to be more than just farting. We wanted a character that was immersed in real world challenges who had many crash courses…dealing with family, friends, and bullies. And in that a lot of humor was discovered. We also wanted a main character that was lovable and cute – and our illustrator, Tom McWeeney, captured our ideas perfectly!
What were some educational aspects that were important for you to include in this children’s book?
As a newborn, the main character had to deal with the learning curves of life, such as not only understanding his feelings but the feelings of others. He learned that sometimes there is no clear right or wrong. He also had to learn how to be responsible with his powers. So, when he faced insults from bullies or attacks from the media, he had to give a mature response. In short, he had to grow up fast.
Where does the story go in the next book and where do you see it going in the future?
In Book 2, The Defeat of Agent Big Butt: Out of Gas, Agent Big Butt loses all his powers and has to deal with a rampaging mechanical big butt operated by his nemesis Justin. It was pretty fun exploring what AB (our hero’s nickname) was like without his powers, as well as coming up with all the new, dastardly farts used by Justin.
In Book 3, The Brainwashing of Agent Big Butt: Under an Evil Smell, we see what AB is like when he goes over to the dark side. Writing a villainous AB was so exciting!
As for the future…AB3 was the last book in the series, but many fans have expressed an interest in an Agent Big Butt movie. It is definitely part of our vision!
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With a wild doctor pursuing him, this walking, talking newborn – known as Agent Big Butt – has to navigate the life of a superhero while dealing with newfound fame, going to school, making friends and defeating bullies, all before his first birthday.
The Birth of Agent Big Butt: Butt of Steel, Heart of Gold
Amy Winfield’s The Birth of Agent Big Butt: Butt of Steel, Heart of Gold offers a unique and amusing narrative aimed at a young audience. The story centers around an extraordinary baby, affectionately nicknamed Big Butt, who possesses an unusual ability: his butt is as resilient as steel yet feels astonishingly light. The tale unfolds with Big Butt’s dramatic birth in a hospital, a scene that immediately captivates both the characters in the book and its readers with the baby’s rapidly growing and powerful posterior. As the plot develops, Big Butt and his family find themselves fleeing from Dr. Ian, who is intent on studying the baby’s unique trait. Their escapade leads them to a bank where a hostage situation unfolds. Here, Big Butt heroically employs his ‘steel butt’ abilities, along with some humorously depicted farting skills, to save the day. This incident not only marks the beginning of Big Butt’s fame but also sets the stage for further adventures.
Winfield skillfully navigates through various scenarios, from Big Butt dealing with fame and slander to his efforts in assisting other children and managing his school life. Throughout these adventures, he gradually learns to harness his powers, a necessary skill given the potentially hazardous nature of his farts. The book delves into themes of friendship, familial bonds, and altruism, all woven into the fabric of the narrative. Told from Big Butt’s perspective, the story offers an engaging viewpoint that highlights his endearing personality and provides an immersive experience of his world.
While the narrative is primarily text-driven, it is interspersed with vivid illustrations that bring the characters and their antics to life. Geared towards children who are comfortable with reading, the book’s chapters, though brief, encompass a range of complex ideas. The narrative, enriched by its illustrations, playfully navigates the humor of farts and poop, which, while vivid, offers an opportunity for lighthearted discussions between parents and children.
The Birth of Agent Big Butt: Butt of Steel, Heart of Gold is a refreshingly humorous and action-packed read. It cleverly balances entertainment with valuable life lessons on love, justice, and honesty, making it an intriguing addition to a young reader’s collection.
Pages: 425 | ASIN : B0811KWTBZ
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