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Description
Engaging text and fun illustrations tell the story of Thomas Edison's childhood.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's curious about how famous inventors spent their childhoods, this one's a hoot. The title alone about Thomas Edison feeding someone worms gives you a pretty big clue that this isn't a dry biography; it's got a goofy, kid-friendly sense of humor that makes history actually fun to read. With only about 1,200 words and fun illustrations, it's a quick read that won't overwhelm younger readers or reluctant readers who might usually shy away from nonfiction. Parents will appreciate that it's factual while still being silly enough to hook kids who normally wouldn't touch a biography with a ten-foot pole. It works especially well for kids in kindergarten through third grade who love weird facts, gross humor, or stories about famous people doing unexpected things. If your young reader enjoys learning about quirky historical figures in a way that feels more like a joke book than a textbook, this is a solid pick and it pairs nicely with other "misadventures of famous people" books for kids that take a similar playful approach to history.