Who could resist such a terribly tempting tale on the topic of toiletry? (Or a lengthy alliteration for that matter?) In the grown-up world, books on how everyday household edibles like salt, soda, chocolate, potatoes and even the olive have shaped cultures and civilizations throughout the ages are as common as single-ply toilet paper. So why not a book about the final destination of all of these digestible goodies? And who better to appreciate such a history than kids?!!"Flush" spirals children through the ages from the time before toilet paper to today's self flushing potties. Along the way kids will discover some downright disgusting dirt on the the story behind doody. They'll learn why kings and queen avoid castle moats, why umbrellas were good on a medieval sunny day, and how differently the business is done depending on where you live.
As you might have already guessed, this scoop on poop is filled with some very amusing and colorful illustrations that please the eye if not the senses. Told entirely in verse, the clever rhymes and rhythmic pace will make the contents of this history a little easier to digest. There is just this one caveat to parents though, "Flush" might make an excellent bathroom reader but should probably steer clear of the other coffee table books to avoid contamination.
Finally, as a sample of just how enjoyable this book can be, my friend and I put together this song from the book on the "Uses of Urine". Enjoy!!
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