Life is pretty gross. Admit it, you know what I’m talking about. Thinking about leaky bodily fluids, stinky body smells and the disgusting germs all around us may not make for an adult’s favorite reading experience, but for kids? Well, this might be the perfect interesting and funny reading material. The new Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition by David Borgenicht, Nathaniel Marunas, and Robin Epstein provides this experience in a compact, and often hilarious manner.
A wide array of gross topics are explored here, with fun facts and solid advice, presented in language kids will relate to. Okay, I have to admit that I found some stuff in here actually useful, too! Did you know that there’s an easy way to test if your breath is going to make your best pal pass out when you whisper in his ear? (Yup, and it’s even more effective than the old breathe into your cupped hands… trust me!) I bet you can’t guess how much snot is made each day by the average person. (Thankfully, most of it goes down the back of your throat, but seriously, I can’t stop thinking about this!) And honestly, don’t even get me started on the tiny amounts of gross bug parts and mold and such that is officially allowed in our packaged food. Big time gross! How about the classic childhood experience of trying to make it through a dinner with a plate full of yucky food? Check out the tips offered:
A copy of Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Gross Junior Edition is up for grabs! Just leave a comment on this post, U.S. and Canada residents only, please.
We’ll announce winners on October 20.
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!
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Dawn’s life with three kids includes a whole lot of gross, and sometimes it even makes it onto her blog, my thoughts exactly.
edj says
I am so going to regret this. Oh well, as first commenter, I prob won’t win. And my kids would love this, especially when they told me all about it at breakfast.
Anne says
Would love to win this for my nephew – he’s the perfect age to enjoy it!
Anne says
This is the type of book my son would love.
Jen B. says
I think I could actually convince my son to do his 30 minutes of reading if I had this book! Not sure I want to know how many gross ingredients are in MY food!
Amy says
This sounds like something my son would love to read!
Debbie Vogel says
Hi,
I wish I had this when I was raising my sons…but it would be perfect for my sister’s children.
Linda Kish says
This looks like a cute book.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Ruth says
Sounds a lot like the “Icky and Gross Encyclopedia” which my 11-year old loves (so many fascinating details about ear wax!!). I think this will go on the Christmas list for Granny and Grampa to get for him!
Christina says
Sounds just about perfect for all the 7-year-old boys in my life right now.
mrsshukra says
Perfect book!
Jessica T says
My kids would LOVE this!
Melissa P. says
Oh my goodness, My son would absolutely love this book.
Mel4Him777{at}gmail{dot}com
tennille says
Ummmm not too sure I want to know some of this stuff!
John says
I would like to win this book.
Natalia D says
My daughter will love this book!
katklaw777 says
This book looks like a riot…luv to gross out my kids, thanks.
Some Lucky Dog says
My grandson would love this book!
someluckydog at gmail dot com
edmontonjb says
My 10 year-old would get a kick out of this
Steph says
I think I would enjoy this as much as my kids. Looks like a fun and useful book.
Barb says
This is right up my daughter’s alley. She’d love this!
Jody says
My nephews would thoroughly enjoy this book.
shannon Baas says
My kids would love this
Ann F says
I’d like to win this book for my daughter who would love to read it!
Nicole C. says
My daughter would love this book!
Diane Westerbeek says
Looks like a book I would enjoy reading
Andria says
I would love a chance to win this for my nephew. Thank you.
Mary Marlatt says
I would love to win this for my sweet 10 year old Boy Scout friend, Bradley. He would memorize it!! LOL
Jeane says
Us grandmas need this book to surprise our young grandkids with great gross information@
jcamp2020 at aol dot com
Dawn says
Congratulations Jeane, you’ve won a copy of this book so be prepared to gross out your grandkids! 🙂
Please email me your full name and address to pass along to the publisher- morninglightmama at gmail dot com
Jill L says
My son loves these kind of books. He would think this was the best.
erma says
I’d love to win this for my kids.
Lisa Taylor says
My sons love all things gross. Thanks for the chance [email protected]
Julie says
I hate to admit that I didn’t really fully realize this until my Bebe Boy was born – but boys are gross .. and they like doing gross things .. and they like seeing gross things … and they like READING about gross things! I’m certain that my Bebe Boy James would LOVE this book! Thanks for the chance to win!
knittingandsundries(at)gmail(dot)com
susan says
I would love to win this for my daughter, she would love it. suelee1998 @ gmail.com
Mark says
Thanks for the giveway! I’d love this for my 2 sons!
Sherry H. says
I daughter would love this!! [email protected]
Kate says
My nephew would get SUCH a kick out of this!! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Ed Nemmers says
This book sounds like a hoot!
Paula Hafner says
My kids would love this. (I would, too, lol)
Sharon Nelson says
Looks like a fun book to have around for the grandkids
Melissa M. says
I think my son would love this book!
Becky S. says
I have three boys (7, 11, and 13) so this would be a HUGE hit in our house!!
beckytag618 at gmail dot com
Michelle Berry says
This is a type of book for the whole family. Our whole family could really get a lot out of this book. Thanks for the chance =)
dawn says
My son would absolutely love this book.
mightynaynay(at)cs.com
Mary M says
This is the book I needed when I was a child!
kathy pease says
Thank you for the awesome giveaway please count me in 🙂
kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com
Susan Smith says
Sounds interesting
loni says
Great bathroom reading ~
susan smoaks says
i would love to win!
Jodi Adams says
I think that my kids would love this book.
Sharon Howell says
My son would love this book.