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Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for Kids
Uncle John's Bathroom Reader for Kids Only
The book that launched Uncle John's incredibly successful For Kids Only series still holds up as one of the best in the series. It's chock full of cool facts, gross stuff, quirky quizzes, silly jokes, bone-headed bloopers, and more! Read about… * The Origins of the Popsicle, the Remote Control, and Bugs Bunny
* Is Disney's Haunted Mansion Really Haunted?
* Slime in the News
* The World's 10 Most Dangerous Snakes
* Explosive Fireworks Facts
* How Young Sacagawea Saved the Lives of Lewis & Clark
* What Eye Gunk is Made Of
* How Your Nose Smells
* School Lunches From Around the World
And much, much more!
* Is Disney's Haunted Mansion Really Haunted?
* Slime in the News
* The World's 10 Most Dangerous Snakes
* Explosive Fireworks Facts
* How Young Sacagawea Saved the Lives of Lewis & Clark
* What Eye Gunk is Made Of
* How Your Nose Smells
* School Lunches From Around the World
And much, much more!
288 pages, Paperback
First published September 24, 2002
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April 20, 2018
great copy of uncle john's bathroom reader!
April 16, 2022
Great factoids and stories in this edition. Lots of fun things to share with with the family.
August 30, 2022
Interesting info. Loved it
May 25, 2014
This book was so much fun to share with my kids! It is truly more than just a 'bathroom reader' - filled with so many wonderful facts that most people would never even think of, let alone wonder. This book kept us entertained for a very long time, and in just one sitting. It is a great book to just pick up and read randomly - just skip around and pick a page. Even more fun if you read out loud with your family and friends - quite a lot of these 'random facts' are funny and will set you all into a fit of giggles. But, and I assure you, you will also learn a lot. Some may be trivial, but a quite a lot are historical facts that is quite useful information. Definitely a fun way to learn new things.
There SO many fun and odd facts! A few of our favorite are:
- Creepy Cuisine: "People have been eating strange food since... well, since people first felt hungry. How hungry would you have to be to try some of these delicacies?" page 15.
(Ewww... who would have thought to make a meal out of these... things!)
- More Gross Stuff: "Essential (but nasty) information about your body." page 119.
(And he wasn't kidding, SO gross!)
- Travel Guide to Imaginary Lands: "Let Uncle John be your guide to some fantastic places that can only be found in books. Forget the movies - there's nothing like a great novel." page 260.
(LOVE that he tells us how to get to Narnia, Never-Never Land and a few other magical places!)
And at the bottom of every single page, throughout the entire book, there are additional miscellaneous facts! Like...
"Kid power: On average, a child laughs 400 times a day; an adult laughs about 15." page 131
"In one day, your blood will travel nearly 12,000 miles." page 136
"When dogs and humans sleep together, they dream at the same times." page 204
Over 280 pages filled with amazing knowledge - I know that my kids and I will continue to pick this book and read odd bits and will definitely share the knowledge with each other and others too! Definitely a fun book to gift, to all readers and nonreaders! To kids and adult too!
We look forward to picking up more of Uncle John's books soon!
(I received a hardback from the publisher/tour host for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.)
There SO many fun and odd facts! A few of our favorite are:
- Creepy Cuisine: "People have been eating strange food since... well, since people first felt hungry. How hungry would you have to be to try some of these delicacies?" page 15.
(Ewww... who would have thought to make a meal out of these... things!)
- More Gross Stuff: "Essential (but nasty) information about your body." page 119.
(And he wasn't kidding, SO gross!)
- Travel Guide to Imaginary Lands: "Let Uncle John be your guide to some fantastic places that can only be found in books. Forget the movies - there's nothing like a great novel." page 260.
(LOVE that he tells us how to get to Narnia, Never-Never Land and a few other magical places!)
And at the bottom of every single page, throughout the entire book, there are additional miscellaneous facts! Like...
"Kid power: On average, a child laughs 400 times a day; an adult laughs about 15." page 131
"In one day, your blood will travel nearly 12,000 miles." page 136
"When dogs and humans sleep together, they dream at the same times." page 204
Over 280 pages filled with amazing knowledge - I know that my kids and I will continue to pick this book and read odd bits and will definitely share the knowledge with each other and others too! Definitely a fun book to gift, to all readers and nonreaders! To kids and adult too!
We look forward to picking up more of Uncle John's books soon!
(I received a hardback from the publisher/tour host for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.)
May 23, 2014
I had a blast reading this Bathroom Reader. Not only is it full of fun facts, jokes and interesting stories, it also made me think about things I'd love to learn more about. For instance, I loved the article about how cloud formations were named and what each type of cloud was called and what each did. Very cool.
The most interesting fact that stuck with me is kind of hilarious: 24 hours from now, you'll have forgotten 80% of what you learned today.
I think the information found within this book is perfect for the age range the book was intended for - it contained just enough gross facts to keep them entertained, fun little cartoons and some really inspiring stories.
Today my husband and I were lounging around trying to stay cool and he asked me to start reading him sections of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only. We made it a bit of a game - he'd pick a topic, I would look it up and start reading him sections and making him guess some of the facts. Then we played where we would pick a random number and read what was on that page. It was a lot of fun and we learned so much today.
If you are looking for a fun book for kids, I'd recommend this one. It will keep them busy and it's actually a lot more fun to read than a novel as the sections are short, but interesting. Perfect for a car ride, a rainy day or just to read aloud with friends and have a giggle.
The most interesting fact that stuck with me is kind of hilarious: 24 hours from now, you'll have forgotten 80% of what you learned today.
I think the information found within this book is perfect for the age range the book was intended for - it contained just enough gross facts to keep them entertained, fun little cartoons and some really inspiring stories.
Today my husband and I were lounging around trying to stay cool and he asked me to start reading him sections of Uncle John's Bathroom Reader For Kids Only. We made it a bit of a game - he'd pick a topic, I would look it up and start reading him sections and making him guess some of the facts. Then we played where we would pick a random number and read what was on that page. It was a lot of fun and we learned so much today.
If you are looking for a fun book for kids, I'd recommend this one. It will keep them busy and it's actually a lot more fun to read than a novel as the sections are short, but interesting. Perfect for a car ride, a rainy day or just to read aloud with friends and have a giggle.
October 24, 2015
My kids absolutely love this book! They find the information in here interesting, disgusting, hilarious, and awesome. They could all pour over this for hours. Favorite parts include: Body Music: The Fart; Body Music: The Burp; Fireworks Facts; The Nose Knows, and many more. I doubt any of these favorites would surprise any parents out there! LOL
And the “running feet” mentioned in the description? Fantastic. Lots of tiny facts that even adults will find interesting!
This book has something for everyone. A section on mythical creatures for my mythology-obsessed 11-year-old. Gross body information and bathroom lore for my 8-year-old son. And a whole bunch of other things for my 6-year-old who is still young enough to find it all quite interesting.
This is a fun way for kids to learn new things. And even the adults in their lives will learn something new — guaranteed!
And the “running feet” mentioned in the description? Fantastic. Lots of tiny facts that even adults will find interesting!
This book has something for everyone. A section on mythical creatures for my mythology-obsessed 11-year-old. Gross body information and bathroom lore for my 8-year-old son. And a whole bunch of other things for my 6-year-old who is still young enough to find it all quite interesting.
This is a fun way for kids to learn new things. And even the adults in their lives will learn something new — guaranteed!
June 30, 2014
This book is amazing! I loved every minute plus my reluctant reader devoured it!!
Full of amazing facts, quotes, and anecdotes this book is jammed packed with fun learning is a quick and easy to read format. My kids read & reread this book and I love handing over fun learning!
Thanks, Uncle John & the Gang!
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Author: Bathroom Readers’ Institute
Source: Portable Press via Kismet Book Tours
Grade: A+
Ages: 10+
Full of amazing facts, quotes, and anecdotes this book is jammed packed with fun learning is a quick and easy to read format. My kids read & reread this book and I love handing over fun learning!
Thanks, Uncle John & the Gang!
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Author: Bathroom Readers’ Institute
Source: Portable Press via Kismet Book Tours
Grade: A+
Ages: 10+
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December 20, 2008Uncle John's books r AWESOME there are parent books too that r also awesome
October 8, 2009
This is the second time I've read this book with my second son. If you enjoy facts you'll love this books as we did.
February 26, 2010
A fact finding, answer book about kid topics -from cartoons, yo-yo info, and being caught naked..it's in this book. Fun facts!
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April 29, 2011The entire Uncle John series is addicting and has single-handedly lead to many incidents of me "holding up the line" to the bathroom.
September 3, 2013
It was REALLY funny!
August 29, 2014
Lots of fun for kids - and big kids: http://proudbooknerd.com/2014/08/29/r...
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