For a newly turned 5 year old I think this book about the human body is perfect. Written by the talent that produce the colourful & zany science magazine Okido, it’s a book full of questions & answers about the body.

I appreciate the bite sized pieces of information dotted across the colourful double page spreads, the practical experiments & the quirky characters who accompany you on this entertaining journey through the body.

On our first reading of the book Bryn was keen to read the section on ‘Going to the toilet’ satisfied with learning about why people fart & matching poo to the owner. We then moved on to some other parts of the body. I like the large scale format of the book which works especially well for pages such as the one about heart & blood where you trace your finger along the circulatory system.

Most of the pages have activities whether it’s an experiment, a game, things to spot, questions to ask etc. which is great way of reinforcing some of the detail you have just read about. Suggestions such as singing while touching your throat to feel the vibration or pulling faces to test the muscles in your face help make this an entertaining, interactive & educational read. The majority of the experiments suggested in the book are extremely practical & don’t require lots of preparation, perfect for an impatient young boy & a mother who likes the easy option.

It has been a hit with Bryn, although after requesting it every evening for a while it did lead to some scary dreams involving being attacked by germs but then being rescued by the white blood cells.

I think it’s a good first introduction to this topic, a book to spark a real interest and I imagine it won’t be long till something more detailed & in depth is needed.