Simple Handmade Storage

by Philip Haxell

Even kids who don't like to read will love Uncle John's Electrifying Bathroom Reader for Kids Only. It contains over 300 pages of lighthearted, easy-to-read, user-friendly material that's designed just for kids. Young readers will be on the edge of their seats (no pun intended!) as they learn little-known facts about dozens of topics. Chapters are organized according to subject -- superstitions, traditions, sports, food, mythology, entertainment, the body, and more -- and length -- "short" (one page), "medium" (two pages), and "long" (three to five pages). Culled from actual suggestions from hundreds of kids, topics include Even More Gross Stuff (earwax demystified); Oops! (monumental blunders); The Case of the Missing Body Parts (Where's Einstein's brain?); Toys That Flopped (Thuggies, Flubber, and Angel Babies); Odd World Records (world's longest hoop roller); and Reel Wisdom (wise words from Yoda, Z, and Ferris Bueller). One-line factoids at the bottom of every page create a book within a book. This is a wonderfully wacky compendium of fun facts for kids who are dedicated to the art of throne sitting.

Hardcover

First published September 30, 2004

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

When they say simple, they mean simple-looking, not particularly easy-to-make. But at least they're not ugly (and easily modified and decorated), and while there's not a whole lot in there that I found useful, I'd keep this book just for the instructions for the thin rolling under-the-stairs cabinets. The liquor cabinet was pretty cool, too.