Franz Poo and Marcella Fart
Content : What happens inside? Digestion explained with humour.
Swallowed whole at breakfast, Marcella Fart (a madeleine) and Franz Poo (a sausage) are catapulted into a dizzying and hilarious journey through the human digestive system. A wild ride that ends with one unforgettable PFFFFFRRRRRT!
A bold, no-holds-barred sense of humour that speaks to children: The words “poo” and “fart” have made little ones laugh since the dawn of time. By placing this universal childhood humour at the heart of the title and story, the book grabs children’s attention while helping to break down taboos around the body.
Delicious cultural references and wordplay: The characters’ names are inspired by great writers, while the celebrities of the large intestine include Pypythagoras, Frida Kakahlo and Pipicasso. A second layer of humour that parents will enjoy just as much as their children.
Following Marcella and Franz from the mouth all the way to the exit, children discover every stage of digestion and finally find the answer to their big question: “But what actually happens to the food we eat?” The anxiety of the unknown turns into joyful curiosity — and into a fun, delicious first step into the world of science, from the very first years of primary school.
About the author: Actress, writer and screenwriter, Charlie Bruneau brings a strong sense of rhythm and the absurd to the book. Her lively writing and uninhibited humour give Franz Poo and Marcella Fart an irresistible narrative energy.
About the illustrator: Illustrator and graphic designer, Julie Bruneau creates a vibrant, tender and wonderfully playful visual world. Charlie’s sister in real life, she forms a creative duo with her, where words and images naturally complement one another.
