Me and My Amazing Body [Paperback]

Joan Sweeney (Author), Annette Cable (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: May 9, 2000 | Age Range: 3 - 7 years

Now in paperback! A super-simple introduction to the human body from the author and illustrator of Me on the Map.

What is under your skin? Why do you have bones? What do your muscles do? Where does the food that you eat go?

Me and My Amazing Body can show you! From your head to your toes and everything in between, this playful introduction to anatomy explains all the important parts of your body. Easy to read and easy to understand, Me and My Amazing Body helps children appreciate everything their amazing bodies can do.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 2-In this delightful concept book, a girl gives readers a guided tour of her "amazing body," illustrated with colorful cartoon art. The child talks about the parts of the body that she can see, but mostly about those she can't. She describes the functions of her skin, bones, muscles, brain, blood, heart, lungs, and stomach in an engaging and accessible way. For example, when discussing muscles, the girl states that, "They stretch and shrink like rubber bands." She says that her heart is "like my own little engine." The book ends with the affirmation that while everyone's body is similar, each individual is unique. A page of "Amazing Body Facts" is appended. The drawings are scientifically sound and well incorporated into the picture-book format. An informative and enjoyable title.
Susan Knell, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From Booklist

With a lively text and simple, colorful illustrations, this picture book explains a lot of human anatomy and physiology to young children. What's more, Sweeney makes it a continuous story. A girl talks about her skin; then beneath her skin are her bones (and she talks about them); attached to her bones are her muscles, which move because her brain tells them to; and her brain and body need energy, which they get from the blood. . . . The pictures of the child, inside and out, are as clear and informative as the words, showing how the parts of the body work and the connections between them. The casual tone ("My brain is the boss of my body") never condescends; in fact, children will feel the wonder of the scientific story that builds to the amazing climax: every person in the world has a body that's very much the same, but every person is also very different. Hazel Rochman --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Dragonfly Books; 1st Dragonfly Books Ed edition (May 9, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375806237
• ISBN-13: 978-0375806230
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.1 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #73,296 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #49 in Books > Children's Books > Science, Nature & How It Works > Anatomy & Physiology

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars informative but creepy March 18, 2007

By favoritesong

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

At the moment my 5 year old daughter is fascinated with the workings of the body - she says she wants to be a surgeon! I got this for her, and it does contains lots of basic and informative information about human anatomy and the systems that run the body. My only complaint, and it is a pretty big one, is that the illustrations actually creep me out. My daughter does not voice this opinion, but she was reserved in her reaction to the book. The illustrations are supposed to look like a child has drawn them with crayon, but they are presented as drawings of the very same girl who narrates the book, but she is missing her face, or her face is part skull, etc. It just struck me as a bit jarring, and I'll be interested to look at other books for the same age group on this topic. Also, the reproductive system is conveniently skipped, which would be of enormous interest to the kids, but force the folks to have a longer bed time story!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book of anatomy for children November 23, 2000

By Kara C Noel

Format:Paperback

This is the absolute best book of anatomy for children. I looked everywhere for a book for my 3 year old daughter, that wasn't too advanced, but at the same time remained interesting. This book would be great for kids up to 8 years old. It explains all aspects of your body such as a discussion of how your skeleton holds up your skin and, at the same time, protects the softer insides of your body. It also discusses your how your muscles work, how your body receives energy from your food, and how your heart, lungs, veins, and arteries all work together. It's a great discussion starter. I really can't say enough about this book... It's just great!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars We got a lot out of this book! August 13, 2002

By Deirdre M.

Format:Paperback

We found this one in the library. It is the best book about anatomy and physiology I've seen for for the preschooler age. My girls (3 and 5) have never really understood the other books we've read on the subject, and this one just clicked for them.

My 5-year-old was so impressed by the information on nutrition that she copied the pyramid out of the book, put it up on the refrigerator, and now makes sure she's eaten the proper number of servings each day.