Elem. – Gross-Out Books (Series NF)

Rosenberg, Pam. Gross-Out Books. Child’s World, 2022. $22.00 ea. $176.00 set of 8. 24 p. Grades 3-6.

Gross Stuff in Your Body. 978-1-503-85019-4.
Gross Stuff in Your Food. 978-1-503-85020-0.
Gross Stuff in Your Garden. 978-1-503-85021-7.
Gross Stuff in the Hospital. 978-1-503-85022-4.
Gross Stuff in Your House.
978-1-503-85023-1.
Gross Stuff in Your School. 978-1-503-85024-8.
Gross Stuff Underground. 978-1-503-85025-5.
Gross Stuff Underwater. 978-1-503-85026-2.

When looking at the world, there are gross things in it! If you want to dive into some of the things in the world that make you say “yuck!” then this book series is for you! From home, to your body, to the outside world, there are tons of things that will gross you out – so start reading to learn about them! This reviewer read Gross Stuff in Your Garden and Gross Stuff in Your House. Gross Stuff in Your Garden focuses on all the yucky things that can be found in your garden. The dirt, garden bugs, and even meat-eating plants are just a few of the gross items you may run into! Gross Stuff in Your House notices all the yucky things you may just ignore. From fleas and mites to mold growing in many places, there is always something around to make you say “yuck!”

THOUGHTS: A truly gross book! Readers will enjoy the photographs and illustrations filled in this series, all the while learning about the things that make you wrinkle your nose!

577.5 – 641.3 Science          Rachel Burkhouse, Otto-Eldred SD

Elem. – The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water

Small, Steve. The Duck Who Didn’t Like Water. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. 2021. 978-1-534-48917-2. $17.99. Grades K-2.

“There once was a duck who didn’t like water.” Wait…a duck who didn’t like water?! Duck did not like swimming in it, paddling in it, or even when it rained! Donned in his raincoat, rain hat, rubber boots, and umbrella, duck avoids water at all costs! Imagine his horror when a hole is blown into his roof during a massive storm. This massive storm blew not only a hole into his roof, but a lost visitor: frog. Frog does not know where he lives, so duck allows him to stay the night. Together the next day and weeks, they search for frog’s house, all the while becoming friends. Things are great until they find frog’s home and frog goes on his way. Duck now feels as though something is missing when he is home alone… and duck will travel through all the water in the world to fix what is missing!

THOUGHTS: A cute story on friendship, enjoying different things, and making the best out of something you may not fully enjoy!

Picture Book          Rachel Burkhouse, Otto-Eldred SD