{"id":4383,"date":"2022-09-19T18:31:23","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T18:31:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/?p=4383"},"modified":"2022-09-19T18:31:24","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T18:31:24","slug":"10-gross-childrens-books-even-you-might-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.getepic.com\/learn\/10-gross-childrens-books-even-you-might-love\/","title":{"rendered":"10 \u201cGross\u201d Children\u2019s Books Even YOU Might Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Check out these icky\u2014at times fascinating\u2014reads for kids of all ages.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cringey. Mischievous. Delightfully crude. Also deceptively educational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Love it or hate it, kids crave it. And when it comes to reading, that can actually be a good<\/em> thing. According to this piece by The New York Times,<\/em><\/a> \u201c<\/em>Sometimes stories that delight children and make adults cringe are the best way to win over new readers.\u201d And why? Quoted in the Times <\/em>article, clinical psychologist Pooja Sharma says, \u201cReading books that include silly ideas or that include potty humor allow for a child to connect to their peers in a way that lets them be \u2018seen\u2019 by others who find those topics funny.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Makes sense to us. Embracing these types of topics could also be a great way to draw in reluctant readers and sneakily inspire them to get into books. So we\u2019ve pulled together a list of some of our best \u201cicky\u201d reads to get \u2018em reading, laughing and learning all at the same time. Get ready to be grossed out\u2014in a good way\u2014with these books for kids of all ages!
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\u201cGross\u201d <\/strong>Children\u2019s Books<\/strong> on Epic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt?<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Derick Wilder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: K-Fai Steele<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>3-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to the publisher\u2019s description, this book is \u201cGreen Eggs and Ham meets Everyone Poops in this laugh-out-loud story that asks\u2014and answers\u2014the burning question in every kid’s life.\u201d This fun, clever rhyming book starts when an inquisitive little boy asks his dad, \u201cwhat things don\u2019t have butts?\u201d

Does a scarecrow have a butt? Yep, you stuff him with a straw one. <\/em>
And does a crayon have a butt? Nope, but it can surely draw one.<\/em>

Over the course of a long walk to school, he gets answers to these and more. The silly text and funny illustrations make this jokey book the perfect read-aloud for you and your curious kid.<\/td>		<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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13 Ways to Eat a Fly<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Sue Heavenrich<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: David Clark<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Thirteen flies become tasty snacks in this funny STEM picture book. When a swarm buzzes along, one by one they get snatched up by a predator along the way. From getting zapped or wrapped, to liquefied or zombified, the science is real, and offers plenty of gross-factor to tickle your young reader as they learn about predators and prey\u2014and subtraction, too. It even includes a bug-eating guide with nutritional info!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Belches, <\/strong>Burps<\/strong>, and <\/strong>Farts<\/strong>-Oh My!<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Artie Bennett<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Pranas T. Naujokaitis<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>4-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s no denying it. Kids find flatulence irresistibly funny, and this book uses that fixation to sneak in science about the why\u2019s and how\u2019s of this less-than-pleasant bodily function. In fun gas-tastic rhyming text, this book will teach your kid about all the\u2014ahem\u2014wind-breaking critters of nature, from cows and dogs, to bugs and fish (Did you know they communicate with gas bubbles?). It even includes a fact-filled spread on “Fart-tastic Facts & Burp-tacular Bits\u201d in the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Stinky<\/strong> Animals<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Nadia Higgins<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>5-7<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lady bugs are pretty cute, right? But did you know that when they sense danger they ooze smelly yellow stuff warning predators to back off? Your kid will learn this and a lot more in this intriguing edition of the \u201cBack Off! Animal Defenses\u201d series. With vibrant color photos and engaging text, it\u2019ll appeal to their curiosity and yes… appreciation for grossness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Bee and Flea and the Compost Caper<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Anna Humphrey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Mike Deas<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>6-9<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most of us don\u2019t expect to make friends in a compost pile, but then, we aren\u2019t Bee and Flea. It all starts when Flea (agent of F.L.E.A.\u2014Fenced-in-Area Law Enforcement Agency) rides in on a dog\u2019s back to investigate shenanigans on the nearby compost heap. Enlisting Bee\u2019s help, the two fly off to see what\u2019s going on. They arrive at the crime scene to find critters dancing, wild games of dodge-poo and other forms of chaos. This hilariously gross early chapter book is part of a crime-fighting STEM series that\u2019ll keep your kid learning and laughing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fart<\/strong>-Tastic<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Brenda Ponnay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>6-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Well, they can\u2019t all be educational, but do they have to be? This silly picture book serves up page after page of stinky jokes. This illustrated collection includes gems such as, \u201cWhy are ninja farts so dangerous?\u201d and \u201cWhy couldn\u2019t the skeleton fart in front of his friends?\u201d Your kid will just have to crack the book to find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Barf and <\/strong>Poop<\/strong>: Animals Eat What?!<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Holly Duhig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>7-8<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do some animals really eat this stuff? Behold your kid\u2019s incredulous face as they discover this yucky survival tactic is a thing. With light-hearted illustrations paired with color photos, your kid will learn a myriad of fun facts about how creatures in the wild live. From vampire bats drinking blood to rabbits getting the most out of the nutrients in their dung, this book will educate just as much as it entertains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Adventures of <\/strong>Captain Underpants<\/strong><\/a> (Audiobook)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: Dav Pilkey<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>7-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Faster than a speeding waistband! More powerful than boxer shorts! No list of gross kids\u2019 books is complete without Captain Underpants. In the first book in this #1 New York Times <\/em>bestselling series, 4th-grade best friends George Beard and Harold Hutchins invent the wedgie-powered superhero Captain Underpants, a.k.a. the greatest superhero in the history of their elementary school. This audio version of the zany book will serve up plenty of giggles for your kid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Germy Science<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Written by: Edward Kay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Illustrated by: Mike Shiell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This intro to germs from award-winning comedy writer Edward Kay will turn your kid into a master of microbes. Silly and entertaining, it\u2019s well researched and serves up tons of valuable information about the science and history of germs. From how the human immune system works to bizarre but true stories about early attempts to fight disease and the plagues that changed history, it\u2019s a kid-friendly overview of the good, the bad and the ugly about these microscopic creatures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Weird But True: Gross<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

By: National Geographic Kids<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ages: <\/strong>8-12<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last but not least, here\u2019s one from the incredibly popular and acclaimed National Geographic Weird but True series. Slimy, sticky and packed with over 300 fun facts and photos, it\u2019ll be hard for your kid (or you) to put it down. From the world\u2019s \u201cugliest\u201d animals, to sports trivia and bizarre science experiments, it offers knowledgeable, mind-blowing tidbits on every page.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fun, right? These just scratch the surface of all the creepy-crawly, yuck-inducing, often educational, and always fun titles available on Epic! Check out the full New York Times <\/em>piece<\/a> to learn more about why literacy experts and educators agree that \u201cgross\u201d books can be great for kids. Happy reading!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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