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When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there's a ghastly surprise on her bed, they don't believe her. Good families like ours do not have farts, they say. But when they go upstairs to check and the fart attacks, Carmen is left to deal with...
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When Carmen tries to tell her parents that there's a ghastly surprise on her bed, they don't believe her. Good families like ours do not have farts, they say. But when they go upstairs to check and the fart attacks, Carmen is left to deal with the stinky situation!
A refreshed edition of this story is brought to life with brand-new art by New York Times-bestselling illustrator Joy Ang for the whole family (and their farts) to enjoy.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781774885833
Publisher: Tundra Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 June 2026
Country: Canada
Imprint: Tundra Books
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 32
About the Author
ROBERT MUNSCH, author of such classics as The Paper Bag Princess and Love You Forever, is an American-born Canadian author whose bestselling children’s books are known worldwide. His books have sold more than 82 million copies and have been published in 31 territories and 45 languages, including 20 Indigenous languages and dialects. Bob lives in Guelph, Ontario.
JOY ANG has illustrated many books for children, including the New York Times–bestselling Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kid and Wings of Fire: A Guide to the Dragon World. She’s also worked in animation, having designed characters for Cartoon Network’s Adventure Time and for gaming studios such as BioWare and Supercell. Born in Canada, Joy now lives in the Seattle area of Washington.
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