The Fart-tastic Dancer is one wacky whirlwind of a children’s book about Billy, a kid who loves farting, dancing, and pranking anyone who crosses his path. He takes great joy in shocking people with smelly blasts, booger flicks, and surprise scares. But when Lulu and her animal friends decide to teach Billy a lesson, things turn upside down. By the end, Billy learns an important lesson: it’s better to be funny in kind ways and treat others with respect.

This book is hilarious in the most absurd way. From the start, Billy’s fart attacks are exaggerated to ridiculous levels. When he “let out a loud, gassy blast that could have powered a rocket to the moon,” my child burst out laughing when I read it to her. The visual of people collapsing and running away like it’s a catastrophe is so over-the-top it feels appropriately, wonderfully, cartoonish. And don’t get me started on “The Fart-nado”—Billy spinning like a tornado while singing a fart anthem. I couldn’t help but imagine kids giggling at this part.

I loved Lulu’s character. Instead of scolding Billy or being mean back, she plans a clever (and smelly) prank to show him how it feels to be on the receiving end. The part where Stinky the Skunk unleashes “the strongest fart in history” had me laughing. The humor is chaotic but playful and the vibrant images make it easy to get absorbed in it all.

What stood out most, though, was the message. It sneaks up on you. When Lulu helps Billy up instead of laughing at him, it’s surprisingly sweet. Her kindness makes him realize that being mean, even in a funny way, can hurt people. It’s such a nice moment after all the chaos. I also liked that Billy doesn’t lose his goofy side. Instead, he channels it into dancing and funny songs that bring everyone together. That’s such a great way to wrap things up.

This picture book is perfect for kids who love silly humor, wild fart jokes, and don’t mind a bit of gross-out fun. It’s lighthearted and teaches a lesson without being preachy. Parents might roll their eyes at the boogers and farts, but kids will think it’s the funniest thing they’ve ever read. I’d recommend this book to anyone with a kid who loves giggling at goofy stuff. Plus, it’s a fun way to start a conversation about kindness and thinking of others.

Pages: 43 | ASIN : B0DJSH4YSP