Don't Touch That!: The Book of Gross, Poisonous, and Downright Icky Plants and Critters

Just gave away another copy of DON'T TOUCH THAT (the fourth one I've owned, I can't resist sharing this book with parents). As an reader, I am amazed by the high level of information Day make accessible, both through his writing and adorable illustrations. Great for any child (and perfect for a budding naturalist), this book is an asset to parents, as well, giving a fun, detailed primer about how some of nature works. This is one book I can't wait to share with my future children, and in the meantime, I enjoy giving it away to share with others.

This was a pretty cute, intermediate-level introduction to all manner of poisonous plants, bugs, and animals. The information was not comprehensive or in depth, but still well-suited to its audience. The text is accompanied by humorous, comic-book-style illustrations of exaggerated outtakes of the text. I actually learned a bit and was amused by the dry tone.