#DontFartintheShower #NetGalley

I'm going to start with the good things.
1. I adored the drawings. They were fun, colorful, and highly entertaining.
2. I like the idea: a book for kids about manners and being polite, but make it funny.
3. The rhyming was consistent and executed smoothly.

However, there are two other things that made me really dislike this book.
1. This felt sexist. The message definitely had heavy tones of "this is intended for boys because they don't have manners like girls do", even though the cover literally says "Helpful Tips for Young Monsters". Implying that it's meant for any gender.
2. There was a small grammatical error that bothered me. The author said "restrain" (a verb) where "restraint" (a noun) should have been used in order to make the rhyme scheme work.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

This book reminded me of silly classics from when I was a child such as "Everyone Poops" or "Walter The Farting Dog". Kids are obsessed with disgusting bodily fluids so I can see this book being a hit with kids too! However, parents and teachers might get sick of this book :)
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What a cute and funny story. Had my kiddos giggling their way through while also going over some fun life tips.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for the eARC! This is a fun hygiene book that kids could find hilarious. The added monsters make the book fun and silly at the same time. I could see Kindergarten- 2nd grade boys really enjoying this book.

Don’t Fart in the Shower by Eric Strong had me and my nephew laughing out loud. This book was brilliant and so funny from the first page till the very last. Plus, made my nephew so hyper in laughter he spoke about this book for days! and still talk about it now especially when his parents go for a shower...........The Whoopey cushion I bought him for his birthday comes out! lol.
The pictures of the monsters where bright and eye catching and were great.........especially when they tell a story about the farting and the advice on the not to do's on how to fart!
Just brilliant and a book that will make a horrible day outside become fun and loud inside.

We loved it! Don't think his parents did! lol....But I had to purchased this book for him! lol

This was a very short, very funny children’s book. I think it’s got a lot of colour rhymes and it’s very witty. I think that’s very good for children as it keeps them captivated so I would definitely recommend them for children.

This comic is a great reminder of the golden rules we all learn as a kid (gender doesn't really matter, since these rules are valid for everyone). I really enjoyed that monsters, instead of humans, were taken as an example. The graphic was also very cute and fun. As an adult, I am aware that I am not the target here, but I have tried my best to connect with my inner child and remember of the time I have learned that I am not supposed to fart in public, not only under the shower. It has been a short yet very empathetic and fun connection with my past self. Highly recommended to every child out there.

I read this with my 4 year old nephew while we played blocks - his feedback was that this yucky book (I assume that he refers here to content rather than it being substandard) was fun and he liked the pictures. We would probably enjoy it more in paperback than ebook as the app made it hard to zoom, flip pages etc, but the actual book itself was a hit with the target audience. He did say this was not his favourite book however (apologies, I couldn't work what that was for comparison purposes, his description was very vague).

"Don't Fart in the Shower: Helpful Tips for Young Monsters" by Eric Strong is a children's picture book that shows monsters being naughty and advising them what not to do. The book is focused on advice to boys, though the advice is good for anyone of any gender. The pictures are vibrant in color, and the monsters are creatively drawn. Each page has a rhyming couplet explaining the image. This book doesn't have a plot. It is just a list of tips. Most young kids aged approximately 4 to 9 years old will enjoy the humor of this book.

Thank you to Netgalley, BooksGoSocial, and author Eric Strong for providing this ARC e-book so that I could give you my honest review.

What a fun book! Love the pictures of the monsters and my kids were non stop laughing about the farting and the advice on the not to do's. It is a very fun way to repeat the rules at home and make it fun. We live in a warm climate where it doesn't snow so I had to explain the yellow snow but they thought it was gross and so funny all at the same time. Overall what a great read for little ones. Highly recommend.

I read this book with my 7-year old son. He found the book "funny and silly." It kept his attention and he laughed out loud.

I don't think this is a book that I will purchase because he won't want to read it again and again. However, if my local library had it, I would be sure to check it out!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for this opportunity to read and review a book before publication.

This is great book for toddlers, a book they can ask their parrents to read it again and again. My kid loved it and the art is gorgeous.

A thoroughly enjoyable children's book. Young boys will enjoy the rhymes and funny sayings, while learning about proper manners.

Being told in a humorous way will hold their attention and get them to learn at the same time. A great book.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

Thanks to NetGalley for this copy.

My six year old boy loved this. He was laughing on every page. He thought the illustrations were cool and colorful. Of course all of the bathroom humor really worked for him. Some of the lines didn't rhyme perfectly but I didn't think it really effected the story.

Don't Fart in the Shower is full of many things children and adults alike should keep in mind. This is a book that teaches children basic life lessons that anybody should know but often times get overlooked. My children laughed throughout this book and wanted to read it over and over again. Combining monsters (scary!!!) and those basic life skills is a great way to combine two things that may seem like they don't belong together, into a bond that you will be thinking about for days to come.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for giving us the chance to review Don't Fart in the Shower by Eric Strong in exchange for our honest review.

This was a very fun book, i would definitely read this book with young children. The prose was great and the illustrations were great in pairing with the prose

An adorable book kids are sure to read over and over again. Each instance made my daughter giggle and ask why for some

The title of this book immediately caught my attention as it resonated with phrases commonly heard in my household. With two boys of similar ages, instilling manners is a daily endeavor. Many of the phrases in the book mirror ones I've uttered, yet I appreciate the added humor and rhymes in presenting solutions or alternatives. It's an enjoyable read, eliciting laughter from 2 nephews with its relatable scenarios. I intend to include it in my roster of gift-worthy books, and I recommend you do the same!

I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own
A wonderful way to teach some manners. I can think of a few adults that could use this book.

Honestly, I'm sure my boys would find this hilarious - but I wouldn't put a book in front of them that suggests girls would never do these "boy" things. I don't think it's a horrible idea for a book, but I thought we were trying to move past the marketing to only one gender thing in 2024.