A new series on a hugely popular topic - the human body! First up, award-winning writer Dr Roopa Farooki explores the wonderful workings of the BRAIN.

Every second of every day, something is happening in every tiny bit of your body, from the top of your head to the soles of your feet... And if you think of your body as a machine, your BRAIN would be the control room - with billions of buttons for all kinds of incredibly important jobs.

With words by medical doctor and writer of acclaimed memoir Everything Is True, Roopa Farooki, and pictures by award-winning artist Viola Wang, this book explores how different bits of the brain work and (just as importantly) how they work TOGETHER... As well as sharing handy tips for looking after your brain!

About the Author

Dr Roopa Farooki is both a medical hospital doctor and a writer for adults and children, including six literary novels that have been translated into over twelve languages. Her writing has been awarded the John C. Laurence Prize and listed three times for the Women's Prize. She is also a lecturer on the Masters in Creative Writing at the University of Oxford.

Viola Wang is a graduate of the Children's Book Illustration MA at the Cambridge School of Art. She was born in China, where she studied oil painting before moving to the UK to work as a graphic designer. In 2021 she was selected for a scholarship programme at the Royal Drawing School, where she now runs children's workshops.

Reviews
Making non-fiction simple but still useful is not easy, but this book succeeds. It connects interesting facts to experience and is appealingly colourful. * The Sunday Times *
Rather than simply identifying the different parts of the body, Dr Farooki explores the body systems with her trademark enthusiasm and warm sense of humour, and shares age appropriate, no-nonsense tips on wellbeing such as how to look after your brain. Colourfully and imaginatively illustrated by award-winning artist Viola Wang, this is the ideal introduction to anatomy for use in nurseries and schools. * review syndicated in the Lancaster Guardian, Blackpool Gazette, Lancashire Evening Post, and Wigan Today *
A child-friendly introduction to the brain and its functions, complete with scientific words and brilliant illustrations to aid our understanding. Age appropriate, enthusiastic, exciting, engaging this book is top of my books to recommend to curious minds in KS1 and KS2. * Armadillo Magazine *
[Dr Roopa] explores in gently humorous, age-appropriate language, the interconnectedness of the body's systems... Throughout, Viola Wang's bright illustrations with just the right degree of detail, elucidate the author's text, making this an ideal book to read with foundation stage children both at home and in an educational setting. * Red Reading Hub *



Book Information
ISBN 9781529504507
Author Dr Roopa Farooki
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 305g
Dimensions(mm) 155mm * 187mm * 17mm