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Germs! Germs! Germs!
A rhyming story introduces young readers to germs and where they live, from food left out of the refrigerator to the inside of the body, and offers gentle rhyming instructions on how to keep germs away. Original.
38 pages, Paperback
First published November 1, 1996
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Bobbi Katz
65Ìýbooks3ÌýfollowersA former editor at Random House, Katz has published many rhyming picture books for elementary school students.
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March 11, 2020
Pretty basic intro to or invisible friends. It’s the poetic style it’s written in that really makes it pop.
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March 19, 2018text to self connection
In my pre-k class, germs is a reoccurring topic that we always revert back to. Anytime a friend is out sick, we use that as a time to refresh what we have already discussed on the topic. As a teacher, I am always stressing the importance of washing your hands. We go over when is the proper times to wash your hands, how to wash your hands, and ways to keep your hands clean (or eliminate the amount of germs that are on your hands). In my class we brush our teeth once a day and talk about the importance of hygiene as it relates to germs. My students love that this book is written in the germs dialogue so it shows what the germs are thinking.
In my pre-k class, germs is a reoccurring topic that we always revert back to. Anytime a friend is out sick, we use that as a time to refresh what we have already discussed on the topic. As a teacher, I am always stressing the importance of washing your hands. We go over when is the proper times to wash your hands, how to wash your hands, and ways to keep your hands clean (or eliminate the amount of germs that are on your hands). In my class we brush our teeth once a day and talk about the importance of hygiene as it relates to germs. My students love that this book is written in the germs dialogue so it shows what the germs are thinking.
September 17, 2022
I found this book to be very informative and creative in how it educated kids on what germs are, where they live, how they spread, and what preventative measures we can take to stop the spread. It provides examples of all the places germs like and dislike emphasizing the importance of being aware of all the places germs reside. It also talks about the importance of handwashing to keep you and others healthy. It is a very easy read and informative way to teach kids all about germs.
April 27, 2018
This book is all about germs and how they can be harmful. The book continues in a journey explaining each way that germs may show themselves. I think this book is a little silly and goofy and that will be very engaging for students. I think it does a great job making information fun. For this reason I rate this book at 4 stars.
November 2, 2020
I think that this is a cute books for beginner readers to read. The concept is great and easy enough for kids to understand. There are a few challenging words in there but nothing too overwhelming for them. I would recommend this book to others.
November 18, 2020
This was a very informative book about germs. It talked about friends and enemies of germs, but kind of in a weird way. It was done in a name-calling scenario like finger licker or nose picker which I feel like is fuel for bullying. Interesting book.
January 31, 2018
Really fun way to explain little ones about germs.
October 12, 2022
Told through rhyming and easy to understand how germs grow.
April 20, 2020
Genre: informational nonfiction
Grade range: 1-2
This was a fun way to present the idea of germs, how they’re spread, and how they can be avoided. The poetic feel of the text makes it easy to read and remember. Germs! Germs! Germs! can be matched with a variety of activities that introduce health and hygiene.
Grade range: 1-2
This was a fun way to present the idea of germs, how they’re spread, and how they can be avoided. The poetic feel of the text makes it easy to read and remember. Germs! Germs! Germs! can be matched with a variety of activities that introduce health and hygiene.
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December 19, 2016This book is great for kids to know what germs are and what they can do to keep germs away. It's important for kids to understand what their bodies consist of and how to maintain them through hygiene care. Teaching younger kids how to properly wash or brush their teeth is a good lesson to learn.
August 27, 2021
Easy Reader, age 6-8. The only "Easy Reader" I have ever truly enjoyed. Germs! Germs! Germs!, is all about, get this, germs! Surprising, I know. Follow the germs as they tell you everywhere they are, and who they like (usually kids with nasty habits), and who they don't like (those darn kids who wash their hands!). "We're on the ground, we're in the air, we are germs and we are EVERYWHERE!"
This is a really cute, speedy read. Little kids will definitely be captivated by the fun little rhymes and the creative assortment of germs throughout the book. The water colored pictures are bright, and there's a lot of action going on on each page. This book would do best for young kids learning about hygiene, or possibly early science, but it's also just plain entertaining. I wouldn't use this in my work with high schoolers, but I would definitely use it with my own children to teach about germs in a fun and non-scary way. Even as an adult it's an enjoyable read.
This is a really cute, speedy read. Little kids will definitely be captivated by the fun little rhymes and the creative assortment of germs throughout the book. The water colored pictures are bright, and there's a lot of action going on on each page. This book would do best for young kids learning about hygiene, or possibly early science, but it's also just plain entertaining. I wouldn't use this in my work with high schoolers, but I would definitely use it with my own children to teach about germs in a fun and non-scary way. Even as an adult it's an enjoyable read.
June 27, 2011
Germs are everywhere and they love to make kids and adults feel miserable. Germs! Germs! Germs! by Bobbi Katz and Steve Bjorkman, is a great way to teach beginning readers about how germs work and how to get rid of them.
Using rhyming text and wonderful pictures of the creepy and nasty germs that live in the world, this book is both educational and fun to read. Told from the germ's perspective, people like Sneezers and Coughers, Hurry-Ups, and Nose-Pickers are all friends of germs
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July 23, 2016
It's fun to read. And educational. With illustrations of weird and comic germs. And it's from the germ's perspective.
"Knock-knock, body. Let us in!
We'll make you sick once we begin!
Every germ thinks it's just grand
to hop in a mouth on a dirty hand.
A tummy ache?
A cold?
The flu?
We can give them all to you.
We're on the ground.
We're in the air.
We're GERMS
and we live everywhere!"
"Knock-knock, body. Let us in!
We'll make you sick once we begin!
Every germ thinks it's just grand
to hop in a mouth on a dirty hand.
A tummy ache?
A cold?
The flu?
We can give them all to you.
We're on the ground.
We're in the air.
We're GERMS
and we live everywhere!"
October 12, 2010
Germs! Germs! Germs! is a cute rhyming book to teach children about what germs are, how they are spread, and how to keep from getting sick. It would be good to use during an IB unit about healthy habits, or for a science class unit.
December 9, 2011
This book teaches kids how important it is to stay clean and protected from germs with a fun rhyming rhythm and great illustrations! It would be a good read for young kids who need to learn the importance of washing their hands.
December 11, 2011
This book is a cute way to explain to young children about germs. It explains how germs get into your body and how to avoid getting sick. This would be a good way to incorporate health and wellness into your curriculum.
July 28, 2008
My daughter likes the catchy phrasing. I like htemessage. It makes both of us laugh.
February 22, 2009
this book tells me about germs.
January 25, 2010
this book talk about germs and were the are and were the are
March 21, 2010
Ewww, if this easy reader doesn't call you to the sink to scrub your hands, what will? Explains in rhyming text what germs don't like and how to be healthy without being preachy.
September 20, 2010
This book was amusing, light, and informative. My kids laughed at the pictures and wording of the book. By the end of the book they all saw the purpose of keeping clean. Great book for health class!
October 12, 2011
There were lots of germs on every page.
December 9, 2011
Very cute book to have children understand that germs are everywhere! Would be great to link to a lesson on health or being sick.
August 10, 2016
I didn't like this book because it didn't have much scientific information about germs. And it wasn't all true...I know this and I am only six.
November 20, 2012
I would introduce this book in Science. This book teaches children about the concepts of germs. Children learn about germs and how to get rid of germs. The illustrations are great in this book.
October 11, 2013
Another one jade picked from the school library
March 1, 2017
Read for Storytime, January 4th
Theme: Sick Days & Germs
Theme: Sick Days & Germs
January 31, 2015
Great little nonfiction reader. Perfect for read aloud!
March 28, 2017
I thought that this was a good book for beginner readers. my daughter enjoyed reading this and learning about germs. I would recommend this book to others.
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