To Burp or Not to Burp
Of all the questions astronauts are asked by kids, the most frequent one is “How do you go to the toilet in space?”
This book not only answers that question, but many others about the effect of zero gravity on the human body:
How do you brush your hair in space? What happens when you sweat? What does food taste like? The best thing is that the answers are provided by Dr. Dave Williams, a NASA astronaut who speaks from first-hand experience. Written for kids ages 7 to 10, this book uses age-appropriate language to explain the different phenomena that astronauts encounter during a mission. The bright, colorful pages, short blocks of text accompanied by photos and humorous illustrations make this a very attractive choice for young readers. The opening message from Dr. Dave empowers kids to follow his example by believing in themselves and following their dreams.
My Review
To Burp or Not to Burp. That is the question. Well, at least it is the question if you happen to be in outer space! What do you think? Should you burp in space? Ask your kids and they are going to crack up and think you’ve lost it! In fact, this book is full of facts that will leave your kids not only with more information, but it will also leave them laughing like crazy!
Did you ever wonder how astronauts go to the bathroom in space? How about how the eat? Or brush their hair? Or brush their teeth? Think about it! Gravity holds our hair down, so that we don’t end up with an unintended “beehive” hairdo! In space, there isn’t enough gravity to do that! Hair ties come in mighty handy in outer space.
This book is filled with actual photographs of astronauts as well as funny illustrations that will keep your kids totally engaged! This is such a fun way for them to learn about what happens to our bodies in space! You never know. You may have a little astronaut in the making!
About the Authors
DAVE WILLIAMS made two flights on the Space Shuttle and performed three spacewalks on the International Space Station. He also lived and worked in the world’s only underwater ocean laboratory to become Canada’s first dual astronaut and aquanaut. He is currently the CEO of a hospital just outside Toronto.
LOREDANA CUNTI is a writer and producer of children’s entertainment. A mother of two, she lives in Toronto developing ideas for food, family, and fiction.
I have grandchildren in this age range. I may get this book for them so I can read it too, lol. Sounds interesting and the authors credentials are amazing!
They’d definitely enjoy it! It’s crazy!
That’s an interesting idea for a childrens book. I know my daughter would be very interested in this.
It’s got so many fun facts!
My kids are fascinated with astronomy. This sounds like a great book. I’d love to read this with my girls.
Then this is definitely for them!
This book sounds amazng. I love that it answers some real space questions kids might be interested in.
Yes, and it makes it fun!
What a cool book. When my daughter was little, she wanted to be an astronaut, so I’m sure she wondered about lots of these things.
Aww! Yes, she would have!
What a cute book! This would be great to use while covering the space unit in textbooks! I know students to giggle while they read 🙂
Yes, it sure would be! It helps when things are fun to learn!
This sounds like such an interesting books for the little ones. I love when authors are able to make books educational without losing any enjoyment.
I do too! It makes learning so much more fun!
Sounds like a really fun book! I bet the kids will really get a kick out of it.
They sure will!
Sounds like a cool book! I really have to find and buy this book. I am sure my kids will enjoy this read
Your kids would find it so funny! Hope they enjoy it!
This seems like a book that my kids would like. Just the title alone would make them giggle.
That’s true! It is really fun!
This book would be an awesome one for my niece’s kids for sure. They would love to hear about what happens in space. To Burp or Not To Burp would make a great gift idea for my great niece and nephew. Thanks for sharing this awesome book.
You’re welcome. I hope they like it!
What an adorable children’s book this Burp or not to be Burped book looks like. I am betting it intrigues kids to learn more about space too!
I’m sure it will with all of its silly facts!
What a fun topic! Somewhat surprised my daughters haven’t asked me this question about space…they are fascinated with all things cosmic.
They would love this then!
This sound like a really fun book. I have got to pick up a copy for my kiddos.
Yes, they’d really love it!
What a cute book. Something I need to look into as a recommendation to my customers.
Great!
this looks like a great book filled with questions that children would ask.. and what a great way to get them to learn something about space too.
I agree!
I know my grand kids would love this. They are interested in all things space and besides, now I want to know how they go to the bathroom in space, lol.
LOL I’m sure they would, and it is interesting even for us grownups!
What a unique Children”s book and I think my daughter will love it. I have to get a copy of this.