It Came From the Science Lab!!!

by T. Melissa Madian, Lan Nguyen (Illustrator)

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety.

But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!

With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves the comforts of the only home he has ever known in search of new friends and a place to live.

As he travels through golden fields his body changes color with every emotion he feels.

Life can be lonely for a blob, but Bartholomew discovers there's kindness and love to be found in every adventure.

Genres: Childrens

37 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 22, 2020

Reviews

[Tina Loves To Read · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a children's book. I found this book to much for children, but it is not enough for middle grade. I just think it was not written good for a child. I won a kindle edition of this book from a goodreads giveaway, and this is 100% my own opinion about the book.

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can* · Rating 2 out of 5]

Won this via goodreads giveaways, all my opinions are my own.
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Artwork is cute and the story had potential but I didn't feel pulled in. The story felt jumbled and not fully together/cohesive.

Was confused by the one character smoking too, out of left field.

I think younger kids would like it, just wasn't a hit for this reader.

Two stars = just okay for me.

[Todd · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this kindle book as a part of a #GoodReadsGiveaway.

While this children's story has some potential and Lan Nguyen's artwork is appealing, the over work falls short as a cohesive and rich whole. As another GoodReads reviewer has mentioned, I was also surprised to find a character smoking. This wasn't necessary for either plot or character development. Thanks to the author for the opportunity to read this work and congratulations on bravely putting her personal writing before the world.

[Books365days · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute idea but not for kids

The pig rolls his hay and smokes it? What!? I like the color changes and meeting the animals but I was hoping it was more a fun science book for Kids.

[Brooke · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute book about a blob made in an explosion that meets a horse, a smoking pig, and a girl named Stacey.
Illustrations are done beautifully!

[Ellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sweet little story about a blob created by a mishap in a science lab. It's a quick read, good for young readers. My 1st grader and I sat together reading it and she seemed to enjoy most of it. I don't consider myself a hover parent. I tend not to hid things from my children and the world we live in but with that being said, I didn't particularly like the tiny part with a pig that picks up hay and starts smoking it like a cigarette. My 1st grader just seemed to zoom past it, not know why the pig was doing it. She liked it for the most part and the cute illustrations.

[Darlene · Rating 2 out of 5]

I won an ecopy of T. Melissa Madian's It Came From the Science Lab!!!. Overall it's a cute story with vibrant illustrations. For me the major downside is the pig smoking. The book is geared to children; so, I don't feel that is appropriate for the intended audience, and it wasn't necessary to the story either. This may seem a minor issue to others but for me it's a big one. Without that scene I would have given the book 4 stars.

[Dave Lichtman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have twin 7yo kiddos. They enjoyed Bartholomew Blob's story and have even started using his name when playing on their own (a huge compliment from them). The illustrations are strong and tell a sweet story of inclusion, friendship, and the need to belong. I recommend pausing to discuss the lesson after reading the story since it's easy for kids this age to miss the nuggets.

[Kelly Knapp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute and Colorful

Short cute story with vivid and colorful illustrations. Finding friends is important and in this story an new creature heads into the big world to find some. Will Bartholemew find friends and a home?

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was given an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review. The story was very cute, it meandered a little bit for a toddler attention span, but the illustrations were great and it had a nice message.

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting tale telling how even the most unusual creatures can be loved and appreciated. It’s ok to be different because there is a place for you! Nicely illustrated!

[T. Melissa Madian · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well I'm the author, so I thought it was FABULOUS! :) Quite often tales of science experiments gone wrong result in terrible monsters or disasters (hello Frankenstein's Monster!) I wanted to tell the story of a science experiment gone RIGHT... one that creates a curious, innocent new being.
I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed writing it!

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

I won the Kindle edition through Goodreads. I was disappointed that it didn’t actually involve any science (takes place on a farm). Like other reviewers, I was also taken aback by the hay-smoking pig who speaks like a beatnik. I did like the cute illustrations and how the blob main character would change color based on his mood.