ISBN: 0358169011
Format: Board Book
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This board book is an early introduction to the vast and fascinating world of genetics. How tall will you be? Why do some cats have short hair and others are super fluffy? Do you like broccoli? These are just some of the questions asked in the book. The only answer given is that we’re made of cells and our cells have genes. This level of information is appropriate for young readers. The illustrations are cartoonish and the flaps will keep young readers engaged and interacting. If you read this to slightly older kids, be prepared for bigger questions about what genes are and how they function because those questions just aren’t answered in the text. Recommended for readers 2 and up.
Reviewed by Jessie Trafton, Skidompha Library, Damariscotta, ME