The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School

Name: The Secret Science Project That Almost Ate the School
ISBN: 9781416911753

For the child who thrives on silliness and needs to see that even the biggest, messiest mistakes can be handled with a little humor.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is spiraling after a mistake or feels overwhelmed by a task they've procrastinated on. It is the perfect antidote to 'perfectionist paralysis,' using high-stakes humor to show that even a disaster of epic proportions can be solved with quick thinking and a bit of courage. The story follows a young girl who tries to take a shortcut on her science project by ordering a mysterious 'mutant slime' that proceeds to swallow her school. Through bouncy, rhythmic verse, it explores themes of responsibility and creative problem-solving. It is an excellent choice for children aged 4 to 8 who love slapstick comedy and need to see that mistakes, while messy, are not the end of the world.

Science Experiments Humor Creativity & Imagination School Life Monsters Resilience & Perseverance

What Parents Should Know

Scary ScenesMild

The slime 'eats' people, but they are visible and safe inside the goo.

Mild PerilMild

A sense of chaotic urgency as the school is overtaken.

Sensitive Topics

The book is entirely secular and metaphorical. While characters are 'eaten' by the slime, it is depicted as a humorous, cartoonish entrapment rather than anything violent or scary. The resolution is hopeful and triumphant.