In a world of COVID-19, bad germs and bacteria are all around us. But, not all germs are bad! Check in to The Good Germ Hotel to learn about all the good germs and bacteria superheroes that live inside the human body. These amazing microbes fight viruses, digest food, and keep us healthy and happy. Did you know that your body is full of bacteria? And that most of it is good bacteria that helps to keep you healthy? Well, now's your chance to get up close and personal with the microorganisms that live inside all of us. Travel through the body with our gut bacteria guide, stopping off to meet the other amazing microbe residents along the way. In today's pandemic climate, bad germs and bacteria are the subject of many conversations. This book helps kids learn that not all bacteria are bad and introduces them to all the good germs in the body that help us fight viruses and infections. The dialogue around good gut health has also been gaining traction in recent years, so The Good Germ Hotel is the perfect place to visit to get to know your gut microbiota. This book is a great way to introduce kids aged 6+ to all the wonderful good germs that keep us healthy! Includes a glossary and index. Selected for School Library Journal's Summer Reading List 2021: Weird Science "A welcome, kid-friendly addition to the growing selection of popular science on the microbiome." Kirkus Reviews “ This title covers everything readers need to know about how germs and microbes work in the body - The narrative uses a question-and-answer format, which helps organize the information into manageable sections. A glossary, an index, and selected sources are included. VERDICT A good purchase for ­elementary collections where stories about body science are popular and/or needed.” — Molly Dettmann, School Library Journal "This was a fun and educational story about the bacteria and microbes inside each of us!" — Stephanie Tournas, Youth Services Book Review Kim Sung-hwa studied biology and molecular biology at Pusan National University, South Korea, and has a passion for teaching others about how good bacteria help our bodies and keep us healthy. Kwon Soo-jin studied biology and molecular biology at Pusan National University, South Korea, and has a passion for teaching others about how good bacteria help our bodies and keep us healthy. Kim Ryung-eon studied painting at university, and has been working as an illustrator for children's picture books since 2003. After graduating from the Department of Microbiology at Seoul National University, Chun Jong-sik received a doctorate in microbiology from Newcastle University Medical School in England. He is now teaching students in the life science department of Seoul National University.