ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Awnie's House ???? Kids Read Aloud: THE MOST SERIOUS FART A Seriously Funny Book by Mike Bender and Chuck Dillon
Hello, my fun-loving reading friends! It’s Anie here, and I’m so happy you’re joining me for a funny story today. We’re going to read about something we all know—farts! Some people call it tooting, others call it flatulence, and some say cutting the cheese. As a mom of four boys, I know a lot about this topic! Let’s dive into the story of “The Most Serious Fart” and meet a special character. If you have the book, grab it and read along with me!
In a not-so-quiet neighborhood, there lived a very serious fart named Sigfried. He had fancy towels with his initials on them and always carried a briefcase. Sigfried never smiled and only listened to classical music. Unlike other farts who lived together and had fun, Sigfried lived all alone. He didn’t have any friends to share snacks with and thought he had to live this way.
Sigfried decided it was time to change things. He believed farts should be taken seriously, just like sneezes or blinks. Every year, older farts held a meeting where all kinds of farts gathered. Most farts came to have fun, but Sigfried came to share his ideas.
Sigfried had four big ideas to make farts more important. First, he thought farts should come from the mouth or nose, not from the belly. Second, he wanted the sound of a fart to be like a beautiful symphony. Third, he suggested farts should smell nice, like flowers. Lastly, he wanted to give farts a fancy new name, “Farflu.”
Sigfried shared his ideas with confidence, but the board of older farts couldn’t decide. They let all the farts in town share their thoughts. Sigfried encouraged them to be proud of their sounds, even if others laughed.
An elder fart reminded Sigfried to be proud of who he is. This made Sigfried think again. Maybe the other farts weren’t so silly after all. They cared about their traditions, and Sigfried decided to join them.
Sigfried went to the party that night to show he was done with the debate. He didn’t dance, but he saw how much fun everyone was having. Sigfried still loved classical music and tea, but now he had lots of friends and smiles.
In the end, Sigfried learned not to take life too seriously. I hope you enjoyed our story today! See you next time!
Fart Symphony: Sigfried wanted farts to sound like a beautiful symphony. Let’s create our own “symphony” using everyday objects! Gather items like pots, pans, spoons, and rubber bands. Experiment with making different sounds. Can you create a tune or rhythm? Think about how different sounds can come together to make music, just like Sigfried imagined!
Flower Power: Sigfried wished farts would smell like flowers. Go on a nature walk with an adult and find different flowers or plants. Smell each one and describe the scent. How would you describe a “nice” smell? Can you think of other things that smell good? Draw a picture of your favorite flower and write a sentence about its scent.
Be Proud of You: Sigfried learned to be proud of who he is. Think about something that makes you unique or special. It could be a talent, a favorite hobby, or something you love. Share it with a friend or family member. How does it feel to share something special about yourself? Draw a picture or write a short story about your special trait and why it makes you proud.
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Hello, my fun-loving reading friends! It’s Anie. I’m so glad you came to read with me. Are you ready for a funny story? The subject of this book is something we’re all familiar with. Some people call it tooting, others call it flatulence, and still others call it cutting the cheese. As the mother of four boys, I can tell you I’m very familiar with this subject. Yes, you heard me right! In this book, we’ll get to know one particular character. Let’s find out more about him as we read “The Most Serious Fart.” If you have a copy, go get it so you can read along with me!
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“The Most Serious Fart,” written by Mike Bender and illustrated by Chuck Dillon. As you read this book, take time to pause on each page so that you can find not only the hidden illustrations but all of the hilarious details. You won’t want to miss a thing!
In a not-so-quiet neighborhood, deep in the depths, lived a most serious fart with monogrammed towels. His name was Sigfried. Never a smile on his face, he only listened to classical music and always carried a briefcase. Most farts lived in clusters, but Sigfried lived alone. He didn’t have any friends, nobody to share a scone with. He thought he had no choice but to live his life this way. Other farts were just carefree and delighted in fun.
Sigfried had held his thoughts long enough; it was time to make a statement. Farts should be taken seriously, like a sneeze or a blink. Thanks to his fellow farts, nothing really mattered, and they were often mocked. The board of older farts held a meeting once a year where farts of all kinds gathered. It was a chance to be heard and truly speak their minds, but most came for the after-party and to have fun.
Sigfried had come for a debate. Taking a pad and pointer from his case, he prepared four arguments to elevate the fart’s status. First, he argued that a fart should no longer come from the depths of dairy but rather from a more dignified place, like the mouth or nose. Second, he believed the tooting sound needed a more dignified tune, like a symphony. Third, he suggested that the unpleasant smell should be replaced with more refreshing scents. Lastly, he proposed a new title that suggested nobility instead of shame.
He presented the “Farflu,” finishing his long-winded plea with confidence. The board debated but ended in a stalemate, deciding to let the town’s farts decide their fate. Each fart shared their thoughts, and Sigfried promoted pride in their vibrations, saying he didn’t care if others laughed at him.
As the discussion continued, an elder fart spoke up, reminding Sigfried that he should be proud of who he is, not who he thinks he should be. This made Sigfried reconsider his position. Perhaps the other farts weren’t such fools after all. They cared about tradition, and so Sigfried formally withdrew his debate, leading to a celebration in the room.
Sigfried even agreed to attend the gathering that night to show he was out of the debate. Although he didn’t join in the dancing, he realized they took their fun side seriously. Sigfried still listened to classical music and enjoyed tea and scones, but he did so with plenty of friends and smiles instead of groans.
In the end, Sigfried learned not to take life quite so seriously. I hope you enjoyed our story today! See you next time!
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