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Monday, June 4, 2007

Children's Book Review

The Playdate Kids: Booger Boogie
by Tena Fanning
ISBN-10: 1933721138
Review by Heather Froeschl

Perfect for preschool! The Playdate Kids address another real life situation…this time it involves the not so picturesque moments of needing to use a tissue. Yes, “Booger Boogie” by Tena Fanning is sure to be a hit with the youngest of readers.

Told in rhyme, the colorful book explains that “It’s not funny when your nose is runny” and what to do when you have this situation as so many kids do. It’s a fact of life that runny, drippy, boogery noses abound when kids are around. Accompanied by a CD, with music by Tim Friedlander, the middle of the book illustrates the song, “Booger Boogie” where kids will experience the lessons of not wiping it on the couch, not putting it in your mouth, and just blowing it out. At the back of the book readers will learn what mucus is really made of and why it can be so helpful but so gross at the same time.

This is a fantastic book for young children, ages 3 - 6. I’ve had several kids in my life that could have benefited from it years ago. Preschools and kindergarten classes everywhere should have this book and CD at the ready. The gross appeal will grab kids’ attention, the song will get them singing along in fun and maybe, just maybe a lesson will be learned that will help us all stay a little healthier.

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