Boogers and Farts Forever

it's no secret that i think picture books about "vulgar" bodily functions are both necessary for children as part of their general education and for adults just for giggles. in fact, this book has inspired me to make a new shelf here on goodreads called "the impolite body." suggestions are welcome.

this book is about both boogers and farts. and this is the author's bio on goodreads:

Bridget is an author/illustrator who lives in the Rockies with her horse and dog. She is a subject matter expert in both boogers and farts!

good enough for me!!

it is perhaps not the most medically comprehensive book about either of these two processes, and rigorous scientific explanation is replaced here by rhyme, but i think she's got a lot to contribute to what we think we know about anatomy.

Have you ever wondered, finger deep in your nose, where that just out of reach booger goes?

Deep in your nose, almost at your brain,
is the greatest dance party…
it's really insane!

It's the booger ball!

Where the boogers all party!
They mash up and linger, dancing away from your prying finger!

THE BOOGER BALL!!!

and look how jolly boogers are! i always suspected as much...

until, of course, the cops show up to bust up the fun - the dreaded sneeze that starts building, sending them into a panic

and then this happens.

that dog has every reason to look so concerned there. that kid's gotta wipe his hands somewhere.

now onto farts!

Gas is created as a side to digestion;
and one thing the body can't stand is congestion!

"GET THIS GAS OUT!"
it says with a start,
Up comes a BURP,
Or down goes a FART!

So the next time there's broccoli, spinach or beans on your plate - REMEMBER!
Food that may not taste good - makes farts that are GREAT!

i mean, has there ever been better incentive to eat your veggies? a means to an end!

even the doggie is excited by the concert of gas!

and this might be my favorite illustration ever:

dog by his side, snot on his hand, gas cloud behind - what more perfect illustration of the joys of childhood?

and, for that matter, personhood. i may not have a dog, but i certainly have beans, and SO MANY FINGERS!!

excuse me while i go dress for the ball.

BF 4eva