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Bum or Face

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Bum or Face by Kari Lavelle playfully explores the similarities and differences between two intriguing body parts, appealing to children's natural curiosity. The book uses humour and fun illustrations to engage young readers, encouraging them to explore and enjoy the quirks of human anatomy in a light-hearted way.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Bum or Face

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Using a cheeky guessing game format, Bum or Face? is a hilarious nonfiction picture book that teaches fascinating facts about animals! Are YOU ready to play?

"The silly, simple premise is carried out splendidly; younger readers will be entranced by fascinating photos, bright colours, and googly eyes galore, while older readers will appreciate fast-fact boxes, clear explanations, and endless animal puns." - Booklist, STARRED Review

Can YOU tell a bum from a face? Discover fascinating facts about animals with this hilarious guessing game picture book!

Bum or Face offers kids a delightfully cheeky challenge - examine a close-up photo of an animal, and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the...um...bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a complete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home.

Readers will discover animals like the Cuyaba dwarf frog whose backside looks like a pair of eyes, the Mary River turtle that breathes through its bum, and many more!

Bum or Face? is perfect for parents and teachers looking for:

  • Books for kids ages 4-8
  • Animal fact books for kids
  • Animal anatomy game books
  • Interactive physiology books for kids
  • Humorous nonfiction books for kids

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781728292908

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Explore

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 165g

Pages: 40

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About the Author

KARI LAVELLE is the author of We Move the World as well as the forthcoming An Ode to Grapefruit - a picture book biography of James Earl Jones. She is a member of SCBWI and 12x12 and enjoys taking classes at the Writing Barn.

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