Review: Ah, the delights of a malodorous pong song!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 16, 2013
Kids have a fascination with certain `permissible words' that give entry into the adult world - poo and fart are among those and author and illustrator José Fernandez makes the most of that. This is a cute little book that kids will love because it shares their fascination with the word and act of farting and combines it in a way that will make adults chuckle along with them.Arthur Pong loves to sing and when he runs home after school he opens his vocal cords and sings to his heart's content. Every one who hears his song is mesmerized - until the smell the accompanying stench that floats in the air while Arthur is singing causes neighbors to faint and even require a 911 call. `Arthur's song filled the air, beautiful and true, A fart sounding like angels, but smelling of poo.' As long as Arthur sings, people pass out, but Arthur's family is proud and joins in his smelly song - beginning each breakfast with baked beans.....There is an audio book that is available to enhance the completely enjoyment of this entertaining tale. And while some parents may not approve of the use of the topic of the story, this time José Fernandez manages to get the song just right - that balance between propriety and just plain fun. Grady Harp, August 13