Does your heart really stop when you sneeze? Can it break? How does our heart compare to the heart of other creatures? Curious kids will find the answers to these questions and more in All About the Heart by leading pediatric cardiologist Dr Remi Kowalski.
The first book in a nonfiction series Berbay is launching, authored my pediatric medical experts in their fields. Presented in a kid-friendly, exciting way, these illustrated books - which can be read cover to cover - are designed to help kids better understand the way their bodies work and appreciate how incredible they are.
"A superb way to showcase the circulatory system, All About the Heart will be enjoyed by curious children." Books + Publishing
Review Quotes
-A Junior Library Guild Selection
-A Children's Book Council of Australia Notable Book
"A superb way to showcase the circulatory system, All About the Heart will be enjoyed by curious children." Books + Publishing
"This is a fascinating book that will enable children of all ages to gain a greater understanding of this precious organ. A wonderful resource for a school or public library." Highly Recommended, ReadPlus
"Dr. Kowalski's writing style is as captivating as his heart-centred anecdotes. He takes complex medical jargon and spins it into a whimsical web of words that even a heartless person would find amusing...this book is sure to entertain and educate." Magpies Magazine
About the Author
Dr. Remi Kowalski is a pediatric cardiologist with 15 years of experience who practices at the Royal Children's Hospital. He trained at the University of Melbourne, as well as the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, and at the AMC Hospital in Amsterdam as part of his PhD. He lives in Melbourne with his partner, two primary school aged children and two cats. Although he has written plenty of academic articles, this is his first children's book.
Tonia Composto is a Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer and the creator of GoGo Zine, a mini mag for kids.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.3 Inches (H) x 9.4 Inches (W) x .4 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.01 Pounds
Suggested Age: 4-8 Years
Series Title: All about the Body
Sub-Genre: Concepts
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages: 40
Publisher: Berbay Publishing
Theme: Body
Format: Hardcover
Author: Remi Kowalski
Language: English
Street Date: September 12, 2023
TCIN: 88342261
UPC: 9781922610607
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-2627
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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