Erica Strand answers “Could I read this to my seven year old?...”

Laura asked this question about The Body: A Guide for Occupants:

Could I read this to my seven year old? She loves all things anatomy... More worried about "appropriate" rather than the reading level..

Erica Strand Like you, I would want to encourage my kid's interests as much as possible and there are definitely aspects of the book that could be interesting and …moreLike you, I would want to encourage my kid's interests as much as possible and there are definitely aspects of the book that could be interesting and thought-provoking for an inquisitive 7-year-old. As a whole, I would not recommend a cover to cover reading as some of the content is gruesome and cringe-worthy, even for a fully adult person interested in gruesome and cringe-worthy subjects. I know my 7-year-old brain would not have been equipped to deal with some of the content. Good luck, future Dr. mom! Have fun however you decide to guide your daughter's learning! (less)

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