It’s gross! Giant ants collect nasal drippings and stinky-foot odor to feed their ant larvae. It’s absurd! For example, a professor is married to a giant spider. It’s hilarious! The children are orphaned in part because of an unfortunate port-a-potty incident. And sometimes it’s a bit scary (see the feet-eating giant slugs). What’s not to like? Especially, if you are a young reader between the ages of 8 and 11. Many boys will find these books by Dan Greenburg appealing (or disgusting). In the case of this clever series, the level of EWWW! is a primary selling point.