Reviewed by Ann Linus for Readers' Favorite

Sometimes our body does things that are just disgusting, like producing gas (fart), mucus from the nose, ear wax, and the worst of all—sweat! But these things should not be ewwy because we cannot survive without them. What would happen if there was no mucus in the nose to stop dirt and germs from getting in, or if there was no saliva in the mouth to help break down food and aid swallowing? It’s Not Ewwww…It’s YOU is a brilliant book that means just what it says. The ewwy things your body does keep you going. Read this book by Sharon Leya to learn about more ewwy things and their role in your body.

It’s Not Ewwww…It’s YOU unfolds as a quick, honest lecture from Professor Ewe (not Ew) to her mammalian friends. The lecture starts in a classroom, but the scene changes to demonstrate the different ewwy things Professor Ewe speaks about. The animated drawings by Janne Maru made the story even more lively and colorful. This book’s narrative is just as colorful as its fonts, and its subject matter is unique. I liked everything about this little book by Sharon Leya, but I was most impressed with the lesson it taught. I learned about biology and body appreciation. I also learned that everything is relative. The lessons in this story are important to both adults and children, and the concepts are explained in very simple terms that shouldn’t be a challenge for young readers. I recommend this book.