My 11-year-old son and 10-year-old niece loved sharing facts with us parents
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We took this book on a short car trip.  It was a very  interesting book for young and old alike.  My 11-year-old son and 10-year-old niece loved sharing facts with us parents.  They practiced reading and learning facts while my sister and I were amused and educated.  Thank you for a great book, nice to have them interested in something other than electronics.
4866379
I gave this to my now 20-30 year old nieces and nephews when they were small, and am sending it to them again for their kids
3886362
Loved reading this one with my 5 and 8-year old and they still talk about facts about the American Revolution. The I survived series are a great way for kids to learn about historic events.
2483108
It's educational
They liked reading it
They liked talking about what they learned
I enjoyed listening to their discussion about the book!
4287817
My six year old son really enjoyed reading this book. The cover art is digital and cartoon-ish, but the book contains photographs of real trains and my son thought they were "so cool". I had to help him read and pronounce a few words. I also had to explain the meaning of some words. I thought the book might be over his head, but he loved all of the facts about trains. He asked a lot of questions, and the book opened up a discussion about trains, time zones, and mileage, etc. I think this a book he would want to read over and over again and eventually will be able to read on his own.  I think this book would be great for homeschool families (like us), teachers, or great for any child's home library. Full Disclosure:  I received this book for free on Kindle Reader for my honest opinion.
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My kids (10 and 6) and I love this book! We read it a few chapters at a time at bedtime and are working through it a second time now. The stories are engaging and interesting and led to many interesting conversations. Also as the kids learned about historic events at school they recalled the story in the book which gave it special resonance. Wish there was series of books about world history!
4737533
My niece (7) and nephew (5) often ask me what  they were like before they were born and "when they were little". They delight in stories of  how they kicked and hiccupped before they were born and what everyone was  doing on their very birthday. This book does just that in simple fun terms  that are not too technical or given to too many leading questions. They  love the pop-up views of the baby dancing, growing, bored during the  pregnancy and what was happening in the world around them before they  arrived.
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We listened to the audiotape of this book and my children - ages 5, 8, and 10 really enjoyed it!  For that matter - I enjoyed it myself!  There was lots of adventure and at the end both boys showed a lot of maturity and it was a great springboard for some discussion with my oldest - a 10-year-old son.  I recommend reading/listening to it with your .
3347563
Impressive combination of facts and graphics/ illustration.  My 4, 10, and 11 year old all are fascinated by this book.
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I have an 8-year-old niece who is fearless when it comes to making friends, picking out an outfit for school, dancing to "High School Musical."  But when it comes to sleeping alone in her bed - well, she has more excuses than a calendar has days.  A couple weeks ago, I read her a copy of "Matilda & Maxwell."  We weren't into the book more than two or three pages when she turned and said to me, "Did you tell her about me?" (meaning, the author).  It was all I could do not to laugh.  I said no, that a lot of children have difficulty sleeping alone.  Needless to say, she loved the book, and by the end of it was telling me about all the times she has slept alone and how she really likes sleeping alone!  This is a wonderful book for children and their parents (and aunts).  I also love the accompanying book "Good Night" for adults.  I certainly wish I it had been available 20 years ago when a friend was teaching her daughter how to sleep alone (after sleeping with her mother for years after a divorce).  That poor child screamed for a week (while I was visiting).  I highly recommend both books!
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This book is a gift to parents and children. The shame-free approach to talking to children about their bodies sets the stage for families to have an ongoing and open dialogue about subjects that are often not addressed.

I loved that the information is presented as a conversation between two children and their parents. I think this really emphasizes to children (and adults) the importance of open communication, which protects children by giving them a voice. I also loved the clear message that every part of our bodies is good, even though some parts are private. The description of the difference between secrets and surprises is also a great lesson within the book.

Buy this for yourself and anyone with little ones!

Casey Haas
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This was a really interesting book for our family, and especially for me. We read this book together, with my 5 year old doing the reading (which impresses me every time). I don't remember learning all the animal bits that were included in this book in my childhood. The illustrations were interesting, though in this book, the facts were more impacting. The book format really highlights the images and gives ample time for talking about the pictures. One spread has an image with a couple of sentences, then the next is simply an image. This repeats throughout the book and gives a great format for reading together.
This book gives enough information to build a foundation, without being too in-depth or overwhelming. For us, it was random, for others, it would work well. I also think this book would work well for a classroom, because there is a lot of opportunity for talking about the pictures, or even completing a written or drawing assignment. Personally, as a homeschooler, I love books like this one that give valuable information in a quick and easy to digest format.
Overall: Neat information, as quick or slow as you make it. We enjoyed it, and I think that most young children would be interested in reading this with their grown-up.
The Kindle version of this book was provided to me for free, with the expectation that I review it honestly.
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I downloaded this for my 11 year old since she loves to read.  She found it pretty informative and very interesting.  * I received this item for free or at a discount for my honest review.
2766119
My 11 yr old son really enjoyed this book. Good for ages 7+ (our 7 year old is planning to read it as well)  This gives you actual facts supported by the bible on a variety of topics.
2042134
We gave this book to my husband's 11 year old son.  He couldn't put in down.  He thought it was cool.  That age for boys is sometimes a hard age to buy gifts.  This book went over real well.
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We were in Hawaii on a family vacation and I recall someone I know telling me about this book. So I downloaded it on my kindle to check out. My son Jacob, who is 15, asked what I was reading so I handed him my Kindle. Six hours later I got my kindle back from him. He was laughing and smiling and it truly brought up some important discussions between him and I about life and school. It was so nice to see him enjoy reading a book - especially after all the "required reading" he has had to do for school this summer.
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I read this book and discussed it with my 9 and 12 year old sons.  It's well explained and is an eye opener to feelings and thoughts that children do not often think about.