Milo and the Germ Adventure is a cute rhyming book about germs and how easily they spread. Great tool for teaching the importance of hand hygiene to kids. I remember doing the exact demonstration with glitter in school as a kid.

Loved the bright colors. I also enjoyed how it pertains to real life day of a child that age. Hard concept to learn put in a fun way!

Shea Peterson's rhymes and text for the story are fun and engaging to follow along with! The illustrations by Monika Wnek are colorful, bright, detailed and attractive! The topic of germs is discussed well without being overwhelming. Overall, a lovely picture book to help teach little kids about germs, how they spread and how important it is to wash their hands!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This picture book is both vibrant and educational, with colourful illustrations that are sure to capture children’s attention. I especially loved the diversity in characters and the clever use of rhymes, which help young readers learn while having fun. The “germy rhyme in circle time” was a standout, and the page about glitter and stickiness was a fantastic way to visually explain how germs spread — relatable and effective for little ones!

That said, some of the rhymes didn’t flow as smoothly as they could have, and I wasn’t a fan of the letter font, which felt a bit off for the target audience. Certain word choices, like “sudsed,” left me wondering if they were the best fit for young readers.

Still, the overall message is important: teaching kids about germs in a playful, non-scary way. It strikes a balance — encouraging cleanliness without making kids afraid of getting a little messy now and then.

This was cute and informative and I think would be a great book for childcare centres followed by an experiment! I’d read this to my two year old.
I wish the book showed how when you put the soap in the water the pepper moves away from it!