Do Not Lick This Book

"Do Not Lick This Book" is a highly engaging and interactive picture book that introduces young readers, aged 4-11, to the invisible world of microbes. Through the adventures of Min, a tiny, personified microbe, children are invited to "zoom in" on everyday objects like teeth and clothing, discovering the fascinating microorganisms that live there. The book cleverly uses direct address and interactive elements to make complex scientific concepts understandable and exciting, sparking curiosity about biology and hygiene in a playful, non-intimidating way.

In this interactive children’s picture book, microbiologist Idan Ben-Barak and award-winning illustrator Julian Frost zoom in on the microscopic world found on everyday objects—and in our bodies—warning readers Do Not Lick This Book. Min is a microbe. She is small. Very small. In fact, so small that you’d need to look through a microscope to see her. Or you can simply open this book and take Min on an adventure to amazing places she’s never seen before—like the icy glaciers of your tooth or the twisted, tangled jungle of your shirt.