Flip Flap Body Book (Usborne Flip Flaps)

by Alastair Smith and Judy Tatchell

[cherryblossommj]

I do not remotely like this book. I was excited about the prospect, but the terminology used is ridiculous and I am not a fan. Maybe I'm picky, but I think using the word spit over saliva is vulgar. Then I think calling it a food tube is just wrong and would bring it down further than need be. Why not say esophagus when you are going to say intestines and anus? I'm having to edit and annotate so much while reading it.

I knew coming into this one that there would be a bit of controversy in the end to decide on the maturity level of my young preschooler for the last section of where babies come from. In forums and reviews I know many moms have gone both ways. In our situation she already has a baby sister and that takes care of half the conversation right there.

Overall from digestion to the main topics of science and the human body for young kids this is an interesting breakdown with bright and vivid illustrations. I do not love it, but it serves it's purpose very well.