THE MOST DISGUSTING BOOK I’VE EVER READ! (But one kids are going to love). I learned more about barf than I thought possible. The entertaining way the topic is presented won’t have you blowing chunks, but instead smiling and learning about the body along the way.

Your journey is spewed forth by three capable characters. There’s Chuck as in UpChuck; his stomach sidekick, Queezy; and an expert on all things heading upward, Professor Anita Puke.

The science is hurled forth alphabetically through 26 chapters. Each one begins with a list of vomit vocabulary for the featured letter, meant more to give you a light beginning to what lies ahead. The three main characters are featured next with questions answered by the Professor pertaining to that letter.

Other parts that keep the chapters moving are CHUCK’S SICK SCIENCE, with explanations of science-related terms; EPICS OF EMESIS, folklore type stories from around the world; and RALPH-WORTHY RECIPES where you can make edible treats with some barf inspired names like GREAT GREEN GAG GUMBO, SPLATACAKES, and PUKE PARFEIT. The recipes actually sound quite good with nothing reappearing.

The approach in THE BIG BOOK OF BARF is lighthearted and the colorful illustrations add to fun layout. You can dive into the book from any section or read it in order. The BACK SPLATTER end of the book includes LOO LANGUAGE from around the world; a GLOPPY GLOSSARY; and a full list of CHUCK’S SICK SCIENCE TERMS.

A great gift for any young scientist that will keep them entertained for hours.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Vicky Lorencen has been in healthcare communication for 15 years, writing about everything from allergies to Zika virus. Her previous writing-related roles include college writing instructor, freelance reporter, and associate editor for Kids in Common, a family resource magazine. Vicky’s work for young readers has appeared in Highlights for Children, Ladybug and Girls’ Life. Vicky and her husband live in Michigan with their feline proprietor Finn.

(For more visit Vicky’s author web page)

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