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Avid readers and reluctant readers will equally enjoy this book A must-have for any home library. My son LOVES this book. (His older sister has been spotted reading it, too).
My fifteen-year-old son loves reading me jokes from it, laughing while he tries to get the words out. Wow, what a great book. I highly recommend this book. Please do not take this book too seriously - live a little. It has tons of experiments, jokes and indoor and outdoor activities that are fun and sometimes educational. Now, it must be admitted that some of the entries are a little gross (see "Pooping and Peeing" on page 74), but it must be admitted that boys find such things terribly funny.Overall, I found the book to be really funny with a lot of entertainment jam-packed into it.
My stepson's psychological and emotional development has been retarded due to this book. But if you'd like to create children who enjoy reading, think critically, feel good about themselves, and become a part of the world as inclusive, open, and compassionate individuals, THEN DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK.****NOTE****The word "retard" has a specific definition in this context. Someone purchased this for my 10 year old stepson. He couldn't stop laughing. You can create your soldiers and your princesses if you'd like. all of it is just plain irrelevant and just another cause behind the dumbing-down of children in the U.S.If you take the dust jacket off, the word "Physics" is printed on the spine making it really easy for kids, including my stepson, to take to school. So, one of the "benefits" of this book is to fool people about the reader being smart and enjoying reading when in fact, that couldn't be further from the truth.Like other reviewers have stated, this book is full of fluff and nothing more.
Well, that's fine with me. Shortly after reading the bit on cooties, my stepson actually made a statement to the effect of "If all girls have cooties, then what good are they." Prior to reading this book, he had not thought of girls in this way.Oh, I know some readers might purchase the book primarily because it might be dangerous and sexist.
some of it is kid-type of gross. ***See Note Below*** This should be the question you ask prior to purchasing this book for your or other people's kids.This book, along with it's "sister" book for girls, is sexist and ultimately seeks to promote sexist oppression and discrimination.
He was immediately engrossed. Do we really need more psychologically and emotionally retarded people in this world.
I am not making an unthinking, uncaring comment about people with mental disabilities. some of it is clever.
A friend came over and saw my stepson reading a "Physics" book and was very impressed.
They laugh, they share stories and have a blast. It promotes bonding. I have purchased this book for my 12 year old son and many of my nephews and his friends.
Yes, it focuses on things than may make a few adults squeamish.I have walked in on many dads reading the book with their sons and laughing hysterically. And its downright FUNNY. It's fun.
When my son and I traveled over the weekend and he chose to bring The Big Book of Boy Stuff over his electronic games, I was thrilled. Yes, its gross. Buy this book.
Nothing warms my heart more than watching a group of boys surpass the video games and television to huddle with a book. It's that kind of book.
(Considering that it is not a light book, and he already has a backpack full of books, I was really surprised). What is most amazing is that he has totally ignored his video games since he got it a week ago.
If you are considering this book for a child around ten years of age, don't hesitate to buy it. When he left for home afer a visit yesterday, his father called out to him, 'Al, don't forget the book.' Like I said, the whole family likes this book.
In spite of all of the rave reviews, I still had my doubts about this book. He has the whole family's attention, trying to guess the answers to riddles, and looking to see just what it is that interests him so much about this book that he can't put it down.
The reviews are right - He will love it. Yet I finally purchased it for my 10-year-old grandson, and he loves it so much he even took it to school with him.
I am overjoyed that he is getting so much pleasure out of this book.
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