By: Michael Hainey Publisher: Planet Dexter Average Rating: Binding: Paperback Label: Planet Dexter Number of Items: 1 Number of Pages: 64 Publication Date: 1997-10 Reading Level: Ages 9-12
A great book for kids I gave copies of this book to a 6 year-old and a 12 -year old. Both loved it. It is a really well-researched and cleverly put together book, a great idea done well.
Brilliant and Highly Amusing I bought this book largely because of its gorgeous, highly reflective cover. A true whim, particularly as I do not have children. However, as soon as I started to turn this highly engaging volume's pages, I found myself riveted. Hainey is a master at fascinating minutiae. He takes a simple topic--the color blue--and relates it to myriad topics ranging from animals to music to history. Kids will devour it. And this adult loves it.