Flanimals: The Story So Far Review
First off, let me start by saying that I love this book. It's cute, funny, gross, and just an all around good time.
I'm not going to sit here and complain like some others have that this is for kids and feel duped. No, because I think it is great for adults.
However, many people on here have stated that this book is overwelmingly a kids book. I disagree, and here is why.
There is a lot of adult undertones scattered throughout this book, some more obvious than others. Many of which kids wouldn't get. For instance, the Plumboid Dopplers "scientific" name is Scrotus Boggelum. Guess what he looks like; a scrotum. I think this just goes to show that the author did have adults in mind, at least a little, when making this book.
I do realize that kids will likely not catch onto that. But other things might not be that good for kids to read. Like ripping creatures heads off, and popping the eyes out of one called a Puddloflaj.
If you get this book with your kids in mind I would suggest reading it to them and skipping over all the things that are a bit questionable.
That all being said, I would like to say once again that I LOVE this book. Unlike the other people who complain about it. If you think your child can handle it, then by all means go for it, I am not one for censorship. I beleive that many kids are sheltered a bit too much, but this may not be for every kid.
I can't wait to get a copy of Flanimals II!
Flanimals: The Story So Far Overview
Ricky Gervais has spent a lifetime exploring the finer details of the world of the Flanimals. Now he seeks to answer some of the most important questions about Flanimology in his own words. He deals with such thorny issues as: Where did all the Flanimals come from? What were they doing there? How do you get from a Humpdumbler to a Puddloflaj? What did the Blunging discover in the dark forest? Are Flanimals for Christmas? All this and more in a unique talking book from the bestselling author of "Flanimals".
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Customer Reviews
Re: Mom004 - Nia V. Gonter -
Have you seen or heard anything by Ricky Gervais before? If so you would realize that he is a confirmed ATHEIST. He's entitled to 'mock god' in any way he chooses and I personally applaud him for it. If your little god botherer children can't handle the truth, don't read them stories written by atheists!
Flanimals warning - mom004 - Seattle, WA
We really liked book one, but imo the undertones mocking God and creation throughout the rest of the Flanimal books have gone too far for a children's series. These could have been such fun books, we were highly disappointed and are no longer fans.
My kids couldn't get enough - Hardheaded Reader -
I gave this to my son for Halloween - he's 8. He and my 6 year old daughter are now obsessed with drawing and inventing new flanimals. I thought they'd think it was cute but never imagined they'd become absolutely hysterical with glee.
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