A reassuring and humorous addition to the series including Everyone Poops presents curious readers with a straightforward, relatable look at a natural body function, explaining how and why gas is produced and eliminated.
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Editorial Reviews
From Publishers Weekly
This title, which explores all forms of flatulence, is "both informative and blunt," said PW. "The book provides young readerswith solid facts as well as plenty to snicker about." All ages.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From School Library Journal
Kindergarten-Grade 1-A simplistic explanation of human and animal flatulence. The text adequately tells how gas is formed and its characteristics, although it overlooks the role of dairy products in its formation. A basic diagram shows the passage of food and air through the body. The drearily colored, amateur line cartoons depict a family of no particular race and zoo animals with sound balloons, such as "BURP!" and "BAAROOMM" being emitted from both ends. This bodily function that is the source of so much schoolyard humor may be of interest to youngsters, but they won't glean much information from this mediocre presentation.
Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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75 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"When an elephant farts, the farts are really big." How can you resist a book with an opening line like that? "The Gas We Pass: The Story of Farts" reveals this and many more facts about a basic bodily function. Written by Shinta Cho and translated into English by Amanda Mayer Stinchecum, this is one of those great children's books that doubles as a work of delightful humor for adults.
This book is not only humorous, but also educational. A diagram of the digestive system and other visual aids help to drive home the science of farts. The book is written in a matter-of-fact, totally nonjudgmental tone. The text is supplemented by drawings that have a quirky charm to them.
I suppose that some self-appointed watchdogs of "cultural purity" will whine and pout about a book that celebrates the fart as a joyous, and even noble, part of life. But for the rest of us, "The Gas We Pass" is a treasure.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
We use this book on our pediatric ward for patients who have had abdominal surgery. It teaches them about how their intestines work and it helps them understand why we ask them if they are passing gas. This information is important because it lets us know their gastro-intestinal system is working normally again. All ages (including teen-agers) enjoy the book.
46 of 53 people found the following review helpful
By A. Ryan
Format:Hardcover
I have to admit that I couldn't stop snickering the first time I read this book to my preschooler. It didn't help that the first page illustrates an elephant passing gas with KABOOM! But later on, I realized that this was the way author Shinta Cho intended to desensitize readers to what is a very taboo subject in polite society.
With a frank and straightforward style, The Gas We Pass explains in layman's terms the reason our bodies produce gas, how we expel it and why this is a healthy, natural thing. A variety of people and animals are helpfully illustrated eating and farting. There is no sense of shame or mockery in the subtext, which helps children to avoid associating gas with jokes or rudeness.
The drawings are a bit amateurish and simple, but they complement the text nicely. In all, not an exciting read, but it does explain this bodily function well for children. To this day my now five year old boy never tells fart jokes.
-Andrea, aka Merribelle
Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars
Much too slow to ship!
My 2 year old grand daughter will be graduating college before she receives what I thought was a funny book.
Published 2 months ago by dave
5.0 out of 5 stars
Informative but Funny
My kindergartener loves this book. It is informative (in a basic sort of way), but also funny. It talks about people as well as animals.
Published 3 months ago by Brenda King
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good
I bought "Everybody Poops" and thought this would be as good. It didn't hold the interest. I wish I hadn't bought this one.
Published 3 months ago by ciaobella
4.0 out of 5 stars
No Gassing in the Classroom Please
Here's an amusing little book that explains the physiology of the fart. The amateurish-looking graphics actually give the book a classic timeworn look, as if it were a classic... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Spudman
5.0 out of 5 stars
funny!
i have a boy, so of course any potty related thing is humorous around here! he likes the funny moments and the different pictures. he laughs every time he reads it!
Published 5 months ago by Ericka
5.0 out of 5 stars
Such a cute book
I bought this book for my 2 year old. It's a cute book for teaching your young kids that body functions are normal. I will keep this book for more kids to come.
Published 5 months ago by Koonies88
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious book but there is some things to look out for...
Bought this book for a friend's daughter who turned 10 this July. I thought this book would be a perfect gag gift that's actually somewhat useful. Read more
Published 7 months ago by joshiga
5.0 out of 5 stars
New Children's Classic
I was surprised that the only book store in my town did not have this classic. I bought it for a 7 year-old child that was born premature who still experiences tummy problems. Read more
Published 9 months ago by BCH
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
I am a mother of three boys and I highly recommend this book book. For some reason, this gas thing is a big hit with boys! Read more
Published 9 months ago by Darina Pagac
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cracked me up!
Years ago I was looking for a book for my young nieces and came across "The Gas We Pass". Laughed my fool head off. Didn't buy it, though. Thought it might be too crass. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Gramma Sue
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