From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 2-No matter how he tries to control himself, Farley can't stop farting. At home, in school, wherever he is, his loud "PFFFOOOTTT" shatters the silence. The doctor considers it merely a temporary problem that "will pass"-but it's small consolation for the little frog, who tries to follow his parents' advice to "see if [he] can stop." But this causes his stomach to expand like a balloon and he becomes airborne, drifting ever higher and higher. A giant fart releases his gas and allows him to float gently to earth, cured of his digestive problems. While the subject is sure to capture children's interest, there are some inconsistencies to consider. The cartoon painting of Farley's happy face on the cover might lead readers to believe this is one happy-go-lucky frog. There is no pictorial evidence of the embarrassment that this ailment must have caused him. Would he smile happily while sitting on the potty if he is experiencing stomach distress? Would his mother, relieved that Farley has landed safely and seems to be cured, actually serve bean soup that very evening? And while children may giggle at Farley's dilemma, the pictures and text are totallyat odds with one another here. "Pass" on this one.
Marianne Saccardi, Norwalk Community College, CTCopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Review
"The preschool set will likely erupt in giggles.... Red-roofed, white farm houses dotting the outdoor scenes add European touches to the artwork; while humorous details...enliven the proceedings of the hapless cartoon frog."
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