I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. How different energies power the world. Kind of a picture book and kind of an informational book.

This was a fun read aloud with the little boys. They loved the pictures and learning about all the things we use fuel for.

I liked the information in the book. I liked the illustrations in the book. But I did not like them together. This story’s illustrations seem like they are for the younger reader; but the content is definitely not for a younger reader. My son got bored VERY quickly with this one. But I liked the content and the fact that it is from the perspective of the oil….but this just wasn’t for the younger age.

This is an unusual nonfiction kids book about energy written from the point of view of oil. The book follows its story from its origins as plankton through the eons , until it is pumped up from the sea and piped to refineries. The reader learns about different types of fuel including earth friendly alternatives. The book does a good job of explaining things in kid friendly language, and the afterward goes into more detail for older readers. The main problem with this book is that the title and art work seems to be aimed at a younger reader who would be overwhelmed and bored by the text. I read a temporary electronic copy of this book from the publisher. I don't think that little kids would like this book. However, school-age readers who are interested in science will enjoy it.

I was unsure how I would feel about a book written from the point-of-view of oil. However, this was excellent. It allows children to understand how oil is formed, why it is not a renewable resource, the dangers and cons of using oil, and alternative energy sources.

The illustrations are simple yet beautiful and they tell the whole story. I think this would be an excellent addition to my elementary school library!

Thanks to Lerner Publishing Group and Net Galley for the eARC!

Just like I Ship, I Fuel is a fun, engaging, and informative picture book. I was really struck by the discussion of the positives and negatives of different types of fuel and in an accessible way for young kids. This could be a great way to talk about fuel, natural resources, and the earth with even older students, middle school and high school even. This was, in my opinion, a really balanced way of talking about fuel. I think kids who are interested in how things work, things that go, or science would love this one. I'd recommend it for elementary classrooms and libraries and public libraries.

From lightbulbs and stoves to cars and planes, many things around us need fuel to work. Where does that fuel come from?

Thank you Lerner Publishing Group & Netgalley for the digital ARC! I enjoyed reading this book and looking at the illustrations. This is perfect for children who want to learn about fossil fuels.

'I Fuel' effectively simplifies the origins of oil and fossil fuels, excavation, and usage. It transforms a complicated process into manageable steps for children that'll leave them curious rather than overwhelmed. What's refreshing is how the negatives of oil and fossil fuel usage are explored through environmental damages while encouraging green-friendly inventions of all sorts. All of this is told through an encouraging voice and simple, but welcoming illustrations.

I Fuel - such an interesting title.
We have an inquisitive one at home, and the picture books still work wonders for their mind to remember facts, see processes easily, and have fun.
Interesting art style - not my favourite but suits the book very much and the book cover is a great indicator of the style - actually, the illustrations inside are slightly more detailed. It was a nice surprise.
In terms of the content, it is accessible and informative.
4.5 stars.

This book is REALLY well written. The whole process of where fuel comes from and then how it is used, is broken down into a simple story with brilliant pictures added. I think this is educational and also fun, Children go through stages when they want to know the ins and outs of things but as parent's we don't always have all the answers or know how to break it down to them in an easier way for them to understand. The author does that for us here. And I like that we see the benefits and uses of oil, but also sometimes the damage it does at times to the environment. It's more of a full picture, which I can appreciate.

Interestingly illustrated nonfiction book for ages 5-10 showing how petroleum and natural gas are formed, transformed, transported, used, and misused. There is even a presentation on alternative sources of energy. Good learning tool, but perhaps a bit ambitious.
The illustrations by Jam Dong are blocky, brilliantly colorful, and communicate well.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of elementary school age including ESL, and great for gifting, but especially to a school or your local public library.
I requested and received a free temporary ebook copy on Adobe Digital Editions from Lerner Publishing Group | Millbrook Press ™ via NetGalley.

There was an idea here, I just don't think it was executed as well as it could have been. First of all, there was a bit of switching between personal singular and personal plural pronouns. It should have been consistent to avoid confusion.
Secondly, I am confused as to what the main thing of focus is. Is it oil? Electricity? Fossil fuels? Even by the end of the book I still didn't have a clue. I really think that the main focal point should be very clear to the reader, especially with a book intended for younger readers such as this one. Kids will be confused with this story if things aren't blatantly stated. Adding onto that, I think that majority of kids reading this will just find it boring. Unless there are a few kids out there that are really, REALLY interested in stuff like this, kids will not have much or any interest in this book. Part of that is the topic, and part of that is due to the fact that there is only a very loose story here. It just didn't have a lot of personality.
The one thing I will say that worked for me was the simplicity and bright coloring of the illustrations. This is good for a children's book, but that's about it.

This is a balanced and accessible little book about a big subject. By making the oil itself the voice of the book, young children befriend and identify with Oil, joining in on an adventure from the distant past to the far future. Our community is often split on subjects related to energy production and this picture book might be the perfect bridge between the options that exist in our communities now and the options that might exist in the communities of the future. The I Spy game is a delightful addition and while the children reading the story might never see the back matter that digs into the subject in more detain, their caregivers will. Overall a bright and engaging picture book visit to what is sometimes a dark and divisive subject. Thank you NetGalley for access to this arc!

Thanks to Netgalley and Lerner Publishing Group for an E-ARC in exchange for my, and my son's, honest reviews.

Just starting off with a note: This is categorized as Children's Fiction in Netgalley, and this is a non-fiction book. You learn about where fuel comes from and the importance of utilizing cleaner energy options to help save the earth. The illustrations are beautiful and the writing has a poetic lilt to it when read aloud that I enjoyed. However, I would market this book as non-fiction to children ages 5-10 years old. My 4-year old did not understand most of it, and I had difficulty explaining some of the concepts that would make sense to him. But in the right hands this would be an excellent book for kiddos interested in learning about fossil fuels!

Thank you to NetGalley along with the publisher for the eARC! An informative book about how we get fuel, and what fuels us. The pictures are colorful. This would be a great book for kids who are curious about fuel and wonder where fuel comes from.

This is a Non-Fiction Children's book that I read to my twin boys. My boys found this book very interesting. I also found this book very interesting. I knew that gas was drilled up from the ocean floor, but I never know how it got there. This book makes me think about things, and how we get things. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

"I Fuel" is a great nonfiction book that will appeal to children with its child friendly language and illustrations. It covers what fuel is, where it comes from, how it's transported, its many different uses and more! My transportation loving children were initially really interested in it because they thought it was about gas, however they soon learned it was about so much more and we've had some great conversations sparked by what they learned in this book. Even as an adult, I learned some new information! Overall, I would highly recommend this book for either home or school!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book for free in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

This was a fun book, and I think the most inquisitive children that are always wondering how things work, will especially love this book. I also really enjoyed the illustrations. This is sure to be popular with young boys and girls!

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