Books by Thomas Elliott (Illustrator)
“The reason why I picked this little book for very young babies is … for their sense of awareness. Often, when health staff assess a child’s development, they’ll make an assessment on how that child is developing based on their understanding of anatomy parts. I’ve had children who, when they’ve been ill, have pointed to the right body part and said that they’re not well and if I get the book then they’ll point to it in the book. It’s incredible. They might not have complex language yet, but they can use pointing and a book to help explain it to you.” Read more...
Best Human Body Books for Kids
Sonia Joseph, Medical Scientist
Interviews where books by Thomas Elliott (Illustrator) were recommended
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Kay’s Anatomy: A Complete (and Completely Disgusting) Guide to the Human Body
by Adam Kay & Henry Paker (Illustrator) -
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Look inside Your Body
by Louie Stowell, Kate Leake (Illustrator) -
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Body
by Stephanie Babin, Ilaria Falorsi (Illustrator) -
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Pirate Pete's Potty
by Andrea Pinnington & Melanie Williamson (Illustrator) -
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Anatomy for Babies
by Jonathan Litton & Thomas Elliott (Illustrator)
Best Human Body Books for Kids, recommended by Sonia Joseph
Best Human Body Books for Kids, recommended by Sonia Joseph
An understanding of the human body can help children nurture both physical and mental health, as well as build knowledge and vocabulary about this fascinating topic. Paediatrician Sonia Joseph talks us through her pick of five books about the human body for kids, with something for every age from baby board books to middle grade non-fiction.
