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A book review of Killer Underwear Invasion: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel

A book review of Killer Underwear Invasion: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel

Stars: *****

Chronicle Kids (2022)
Children’s Nonfiction
104 pages

Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links.

Summary: A hilarious and timely tool to help kids learn how to tell what news is true and what isn’t. Can peanuts give you super strength? Were unicorns discovered on the moon? Did Martians really invade New Jersey? For anyone who has ever encountered outrageous stories like these and wondered whether they were true, this funny, yet informative book breaks down what fake news is, why people spread it, and how to tell what is true and what isn’t. With quirky illustrations and a humorous tone, Elise Gravel brings her kid-accessible wit to the increasingly important subject of media literacy and equips younger readers with the skills needed to interact with global news.

SERIOUSLY FUNNY: While the topic is serious, the funny text and wacky pictures will tickle any reader’s funny bone.

IMPORTANT: Misinformation and disinformation are everywhere. It is increasingly important that parents and educators help kids learn how to navigate the confusing, modern media landscape.

JUST THE FACTS!: Rather than tackle specific news stories, this book teaches kids how to research a
nd judge information in order to make their own decisions about what to believe.

BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR: Whether deciding what products to buy, which organizations to support and what scientific information to believe, being a smart media consumer helps keep ourselves and our communities safer.

Killer Underwear Invasion

This book is AMAZING. When I heard about it on a Youtube video I knew I HAD to have it. So I contacted the publisher to see if they wanted a review and here we are. It’s better than I expected and I had high expectations based on the video I saw.

I am definitely using this in our homeschool for media literacy. It’s a great homeschool resource but would also just make a great book for parents and libraries too. This book should be in every library.

It’s not just the content. It’s the delivery. Check out these photos from inside the book. You can see more on Amazon.

A book review of Killer Underwear Invasion: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel
A book review of Killer Underwear Invasion: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel

The cartoons are so cute and it makes it fun to read and easy to understand.

The categories are What is Fake News, Why do People Make Up “News?”, Why is Disinformation Such a Bad Thing?, What Happens When Fake News Blows Up?, Why Do We Believe Fake News and How to Tell Real News from Fake News.

This is an amazing book every parent should read to every child.

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About Kathleen

I've been a nonfiction lover for as long as I can remember. I love children's nonfiction as well and love to share my knowledge and the books I gained them from, with the world. I wish more people would give nonfiction a chance.