This would probably be just a standard book about germs were it not for two things. One, the colours are really exuberant and bright, yet not childishly so. Two, the verse couplets here are superlative, allowing us to read the rhyming lesson from this oh-so-supersmart teacher and all that follows on from it. I do think books on this topic are highly subjective – here our lead ends up with conniptions when a cookie is passed from one clean hand to someone else's clean hand, and these books could so very easily make someone OTT worried about such things. But this offers one of the best classroom germ lessons, in take-home form, and having it permanently on tap will benefit many. And there's no word of specific bugs witnessed over the last few years, either… Four and a half stars.

A brilliant book to teach kids about germs. I read this to my son and helped his understanding of germ. Would highly recommend to those with little ones

The illustrations were lovely and I love the lesson on germs it was trying to communicate. But the story felt stilted and didn't flow very well. The rhymes were cute, but page to page the story jumped around and may be hard for very young children to follow.

Thank you to NetGalley, BooksGoSocial, and Shea Peterson for the opportunity to read this eARC.

I read this to my 4 yr old niece and she absolutely loved it. And so did I. That was such a fun way to learn hole germs spread and how washing your hands are so important.
The art was beautiful and the book was an easy read to understand for her. She off now to wash her hands.

As a mom of three boys, I really appreciated a cute, toddler appropriate book on hygiene. My older toddler (3.5 yo) really enjoyed this read and it kept his attention. My younger toddler (1.5yo) enjoyed turning the pages and reading the first few pages but ultimately, I don't think he had the attention span for this one. The illustrations were cute, and I really enjoyed the message on the importance of hand washing. My older toddler loved the look and find at the end of the book - that was a fun surprise!

A short picture book for children around kindergarten age, to learn about germs and how quickly they spread.
The art is cute and colorful and will surely draw in kids and parents/caretakers alike.

My only criticism:
1. High heels / outdoor shoes inside. I know it's an american thing, but why? Talking about germs, that would be the perfect opportunity to explain why you shouldn't wear your outdoor shoes inside.
And if they were house-shoes: why high heels? No sane woman/human wears high heels 24/7. Especially not when working with little children.
2. Flour instead of glitter could've been used. (It does look like flour actually.)

But hey, I loved the variety of skin colors – both for the children and adults.

Thank you to BooksGoSocial for an e-RC.

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This is a cute way to visualize how many health and classroom teachers show the spread of germ-showing how glitter can be hard to stop spreading. However, the narrative does not always flow well and the end of the book that offers tips to single parents seems out of place with the topic of germs and has the potential to narrow’ readership. Not sure if that is included because Milo’s mom is shown and not his dad?

The book is cute and I like the idea to help with explaining germs to kids. The cadence of the writing is a little off in spots and it felt hard to read aloud and keep the rhythm. I really liked the pictures and my kid thought it was cute.

This was a very cute way to teach kids about the importance of keeping germs away. It was very cute and highlighted the most important takeaways while still keeping it very light. Illustrations were very cute!

Milo and the Germ Adventure is a fun and easy-to-read book that helps kids learn about germs. The story follows Milo, a curious boy who goes on an exciting journey to understand how germs work and how to stay healthy.

The book uses bright pictures and simple language to explain things like handwashing and covering your mouth when you sneeze. It makes learning about hygiene fun and interesting.

I liked how the book teaches good habits in a way kids can understand and enjoy. It’s great for parents, teachers, or anyone who wants to help kids learn about staying healthy.

Such an informative book for kiddos, with bright and vibrant illustrations! It explains at an appropriate level how easily germs can spread and just how important it is to be hygienic and courteous of others. I loved how Milo's teacher used real-life applications (like glitter and pepper) to illustrate bacteria on a larger scale.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

An easy and fun way to teach kids about germs. The illustrations by Monika Wnek were beautiful and fit the story perfectly. The colors were vibrant and helped to tell the story. I love how Shea Peterson wrote in rhymes, it helped keep the kid in my class engaged as I read it to them. I also liked how Wnek and Peterson used the two science experiments as a way to show their young readers how germs transfer. Not only was it age appropriate but I think it also helped the kids to have a better understanding on what they were being taught.

My kids loved this book! The illustrations are super bright and colorful and the story was so fun, an awesome book for kids!

This book does a good job of explaining to young children how germs spread. The teacher using the glitter to show the kids is a great idea, most kids need that visual example.

Milo and the Germ Adventure is a cute rhyming book about germs and how easily they spread. Great tool for teaching the importance of hand hygiene to kids. I remember doing the exact demonstration with glitter in school as a kid.

Loved the bright colors. I also enjoyed how it pertains to real life day of a child that age. Hard concept to learn put in a fun way!

Shea Peterson's rhymes and text for the story are fun and engaging to follow along with! The illustrations by Monika Wnek are colorful, bright, detailed and attractive! The topic of germs is discussed well without being overwhelming. Overall, a lovely picture book to help teach little kids about germs, how they spread and how important it is to wash their hands!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This picture book is both vibrant and educational, with colourful illustrations that are sure to capture children’s attention. I especially loved the diversity in characters and the clever use of rhymes, which help young readers learn while having fun. The “germy rhyme in circle time” was a standout, and the page about glitter and stickiness was a fantastic way to visually explain how germs spread — relatable and effective for little ones!

That said, some of the rhymes didn’t flow as smoothly as they could have, and I wasn’t a fan of the letter font, which felt a bit off for the target audience. Certain word choices, like “sudsed,” left me wondering if they were the best fit for young readers.

Still, the overall message is important: teaching kids about germs in a playful, non-scary way. It strikes a balance — encouraging cleanliness without making kids afraid of getting a little messy now and then.

This was cute and informative and I think would be a great book for childcare centres followed by an experiment! I’d read this to my two year old.
I wish the book showed how when you put the soap in the water the pepper moves away from it!