Happy Book Birthday, Danny Go's Volcano Adventure!

It's time to shoutout another book birthday! Considering how many of these I've been celebrating this month, it seems only appropriate that the last day also hits with a quick party. And I do love to celebrate!

Today's read snuggles up to a popular, online influencer and his show for kids. I haven't watched the show outside of a few minutes here and there. So, I'm hitting this through book-eyes...as should be, right? Anyway, I'm expecting imagination and adventure to hit with fun. So, let's see how this book does.

DANNY GO'S VOLCANO ADVENTURE

Illustrated by Aleksandar Zolotic

Ladybird

Picture Book

40 pages

ages 3 to 5

THIS BOOK IS LAVA!

Hey there! I'm Danny Go, and I'd love to go on an adventure with you!

Magical ice gems hide deep inside a volcano . . . but LOOK OUT for hot lava! Can you help Danny Go decide which path is safe to take? Trace, tap, and turn the pages to find the treasure in this interactive tale for young explorers from beloved children's entertainers and YouTube sensation Danny Go!

With fun challenges, cool science facts, and heartwarming moments, this action-filled story is perfect for kids who enjoy exploring the natural world and having fun with friends, inspired by Danny Go's most popular YouTube video, The Floor is Lava. Whether you're a fan of Danny Go's videos or just love a good adventure, this book will spark curiosity and joy.

GOODREADS    /    AMAZON

MY TIDBITS

Get ready for adventure because avoiding lava and steering through danger will keep everyone on their toes.

This book hits with open imagination and invites young listeners to step right in with their own. The challenge is a volcano and with that comes plenty of lava hat must be avoided to survive. It begins with an erupting volcano and the task to collect ice crystals from deep inside the mountain. So, it starts with fantasy pure...and stays this way the entire way through. Readers/listeners need to work with the main character and help find the safest path up the volcano, steer around rocks in the lava river, and collect crystals by tapping on the pages. The main character speaks directly to the reader/listener to build them right into the story, making it interactive and fun.

The illustrations are well done and draw in with every scene. It's no problem to imagine the lava forming around and sink into the adventure. Of course, this is fantasy, meaning logic isn't always necessary...and that's totally okay and actually desirable because it lets dreams fly. The book is  designed for one-on-one reading sessions, since the directions involve tapping directly on the pages or tilting the book. For group readings...and I could see this making groups smile..., the adult reader will have to alter some of the directions to make it appropriate. For example, tapping the floor for gem collection or the such. Adult readers are going to have to read through it and see what they can do before sitting down with a group, in this case. 

It's a fun read, which keeps imagination high and is sure to gain more than a few smiles, giggles, and laughs along the way.

All about...

Danny Go! is a beloved live-action educational children’s show filled with music, movement, and silliness. Created in 2019 by three childhood friends in Charlotte, North Carolina, the show inspires learning and off-the-couch exercise for kids.