Pee-Ew! Is That You, Bertie?

Reach for this book when your child starts experimenting with the blame game or feels a deep, paralyzing sense of shame over natural bodily functions. It is a perfect tool for breaking the ice through laughter when a child has tried to pin their own accidents or mistakes on a sibling or the family pet. The story follows Bertie, a boy who passes gas and quickly tries to blame everyone from his sister to the dog, only to realize that everyone does it and honesty is much less smelly than a lie. This book is ideally suited for preschoolers and early elementary students (ages 3 to 6) who are navigating the social rules of 'gross' behaviors. By using humor to address flatulence, it lowers the high stakes of social embarrassment and teaches children that while manners are important, being honest about our mishaps is part of being in a family. Parents will appreciate how it transforms a potentially cringey topic into a lesson on integrity and self-acceptance.