The copy i was provided included only text. I don’t know why, but I don’t feel like I can fully review this book. I will say that I’m a huge advocate for providing children with books about science, but the text I read felt flat. Much of it was just reinforcing we are all made of atoms, without truly explaining what atoms even are. Maybe I got a bad file, but this was just mediocre to me. Maybe the images would have helped.

I love non fiction books targeted at children. Even if you think it's too plain or too basic, it works. And even when you think the children can't understand, sometime they can understand. Learning about atoms at a young age is never for naught.

Our toddler has been really into science and learning about science words lately so this book was right up his alley. We highly recommend as the illustrations are great and the content is easy to understand and teach

A solid way to introduce the idea of atoms to very young children. It basically just tells us that everything is made of atoms. Very basic, but science education has to start somewhere.

Any book that takes something from being smaller than a dog to turning me into Stardust is a win in my book. This book is a super simple explanation of what an atom is and what it makes up. The reader also gets a brief history lesson on where these come from. Which all in turn leads to humans being made of Stardust. I loved everything between the way the story is told and particularly the illustrations that make me think of the old 60s and 70s educational shorts like what you might find on the Disney Channel.

Atoms
by John Devolle

I received a digital copy of this picture book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I read this book with my five and nine year old boys. With the tone of the language and pictures however I feel it could reasonably read to children as young as 2 or 3 if the narrator is animated enough with their performance.

This is a wonderful intro to STEM topics. Including basic elements like people, a dog and dinosaurs (always a big hit with preschoolers) makes the book accessible to younger children. Including more complex information with the asterisks supports holding the interest of older children also.

This is an excellent pick for libraries and home libraries of families interested in STEM topics. 5/5

A very short picture book providing a beginner’s glimpse into the concept of atoms.

The 17 pages are mostly dedicated to understanding what atoms are and where they exist in nature. Each page doesn’t have more than one-two sentences, thus making it easy for its little readers. There’s no age range mentioned on any site but based on the language and content, I am guessing that this is aimed at pre-K readers.

There are big words, most of which are explained. Maybe my expectations were a little different. But the book focuses a lot on the “What?” and not at all on the “How?” or the “Why?” Thus there is mention of the Big Bang Theory, that we are all made of stardust, that the atoms currently in us might have been a part of some other being before, and many other such interesting facts. But how???? No answers. This book will work for the youngest of readers to understand WHAT atoms are, but if they ask any HOW or WHY, it is up to you to provide an answer, parents!

Secondly, about half of this little book is devoted to telling its readers what and where atoms are. Within the remaining four pages, the book mentions the Big Bang, collapsing stars, and the origin of life. It seemed very imbalanced in its approach.

Where the book shines is in its illustrations. In their simplicity lies their charm. I loved those colourful dots representing atoms. Every page is bursting with colours and I am sure the physical copy will be a treat for young eyes.

The book will work well to stir up an interest in science. Just remember that it works at a very basic introductory level.

3 stars.

My thanks to Pushkin Press and NetGalley for the DRC of “Atoms”. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.

A surprisingly effective early look at atoms, that proves you can never be too young to start learning about anything (well, there are limits, but you get the sentiment). It starts by seemingly going on too long about how everything is made up of atoms, and then speeds us through the big bang and to the fact we're made of star fragments to some extent, and that's it. So while the balance may seem off, the target audience won't be completely lost and will have taken something on at least. And they will have liked the quirky design as well, which has quite the singular style but still is well in keeping with its topic. Four and a half stars.

3.5 stars

I love science. And I love science books for kids. You're never too young to start learning. Simple, digestible info with great, colourful illustrations.

A very colorful and cute picture book that would be a great introduction to atoms. The reader will leave knowing that everything is made out of atoms. It also touches on the Big Bang and cells.

What a great children's book! The illustration is gorgeous and I love how the colours are so bold - I think it makes the already interesting topic even more fascinating while the actual content is explained in a very approachable way. I think this will be a fabulous addition to any kid's book collection. Thank you NetGalley and Pushkin Press for this copy

I really loved this book!
The illustrations are fun and the pages are bright and bold.
The text is informative and much more enjoyable to read than some other non-fiction baby books.
I genuinely have every intention of adding a copy of this book to my daughter's bookcase.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for giving me a free digital copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

Very cute and a great introduction for children into the topic of science. It's fun and interactive in a way that I'm sure will spark curiosity in young minds.

Beautifully designed picture book about a scientific topic. I will definitely purchase for my library and recommend it to others.

Atoms is a very bright and vibrant book about atoms. It's simply written so that younger kids can understand atoms. I would recommend this book for lower elementary or an introduction to atoms in science class. Thank you #netgalley for a copy of this book.

This non-fiction picture book teaches young readers about the atom. By explaining the size of an atom and how many are required to make up objects around us, as well as an explanation that everything is made up of atoms, the book does an excellent job giving readers a clear understanding about a difficult scientific concept. The pictures are interesting and very detailed. There is also a lot of colour contrast, for example, a bright yellow sun against and dark night sky filled with colourful stars and planets, or a dark silhouette of a person filled with colourful dots on a bright yellow background. The font is easy to read and is black on light, plain coloured backgrounds. I think that young readers will enjoy this book and that it will encourage them to inquire more about the idea of atoms and what is everything made up of. I would recommend this book for children in the age 6-11 range. As a grade 3 teacher I could definitely see this book in my classroom library. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book!

Thank you Netgalley and Pushkin Press for providing my copy.

Atoms is feel like good introducing book to very interesting topic. I love the idea that human come from stardust. The bright and colorful illustration totally eyecatching. I love the narrative style and I wish more explanation. I am sure young readers will found this book intriguing and fascinating to learn deeper about this topic.

Really fascinating (not just for the children) I love the idea we are all made of stardust. A lovely narrative that leaves room along the way for little discussions. Just be prepared for LOTS of questions and whys😂

Hands down, one of my favorite nonfiction kids’ books in a while! The illustrations alone are enough to captivate me and the information was easy to understand, but also intriguing!

This is a wonderful short little picture book. Perfect for little readers and works as a great introduction to science and the science of atoms. It’s colourful, eye catching, simple and beautifully drawn and illustrated.

Atoms, physics and the complex notion of the start of the universe are expertly handled here. Laying the foundations for future understanding of the fact we are all made up of atoms (as is your dog and everything around you) and the origin of where they all came from. It’s simplistic yes, but needed when introducing such difficult scientific disciplines to young audiences.

It’s a great addition to any little scientists bookshelf and written for four year olds comprehension.