Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

What a disgustingly fun book. I am actually glad that this book doesn’t have smells... lol. My nephew really loved this and he was super gross while we read it.

This is a great introduction to the sense of smell for young biologists. This book is full of informative diagrams, fascinating facts and sometimes amusing illustrations.

This is a lovely book to get readers interested in the science of smell and would be great for lower key stage 2 children (7-9 year olds) with it's easy to read chunks of text and bright colours.

I received an eARC of this book from the publishers via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

You Smell! is a fascinating book aimed at children all about how we smell, what we smell, and what different things smell of!

There's lots of interesting facts that you know a little one would be eager to tell all of their friends, their parents, and any adult at the most embarrassing time. Particularly how often we fart. Enjoy that moment!

It is illustrated well, and was a good read. Because it looks at the molecules behind the smells, everyone will learn something from it!

You Smell! was published on 7th October 2019, and is available to buy on Amazon and on Waterstones. I've found a link to where you can search for local bookshops, including independent!

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You Smell! is a strong non-fiction title for kids that's all about the wonderful, disgusting, hilarious, and diverse world of odours. I don't think I've enjoyed a non-fiction book quite so much in a long time.

Each spread covers a different topic (everything from how smells work, to animal scents, to the odours of outer space) and is illustrated with simple illustrations. There's quite a bit to look at and read on each page, and readers are probably going to learn a lot. Some of the information is almost too incredible to be believed, but it's all presented in a clear manner that's easy to understand.

If I have one complaint about this book, it's that it's extremely British. (If I ever hear the word "pong" again, it'll be too soon.) There is a glossary at the back that explains some of the words related to scent, but I really think what this book needs is a glossary of British terms, especially if it's going to be released in North America. (Words like "wee", "poo", and "bottom"--which are used liberally--won't be as much of a problem... but "pong" and "spot" might be a little trickier to figure out.)

That said, however, I would still recommend this book, especially to kids who are familiar with these words (or who have someone who can help translate). It's a fascinating look at the world of smells. It does get a bit gross at times, but it's actually pretty tame and probably won't trigger anyone's gag reflex too much.

This is a great book for young readers who love science and exploring the senses. The fun facts were interesting, and I loved the illustrations and the quiz and list of vocabulary words at the back of the book. "You Smell!" is both fun and educational.

I received a free digital copy of this book through NetGalley. An informational body book for kids who love the gross out factor.

If your kids are science loving and into finding out all about all types if smells then they will enjoy this book!