Book excerpt: This is the third title in Bayeux's NEW series, "An Odd Little Book". The series is in a small format, 4" x 5", and the subjects are intended to appeal to all ages, starting from 7-year olds. The stories or poems are darkly humorous and rach carry a revelatory or cautionary message. Exquisite illustrations by award-winning artists are a hallmark of the series. "Polly Perfect and the Tragic Fart" is a hilarious cautionary tale about that most human of all characteristics: embarrassment.