Description: From boogers to bruises, real-life pediatrician Betty Choi answers curious kids' questions about the weird and amazing ways our bodies work.
What do the colors of my boogers mean when I have a cold? If I hold my pee too long, could my bladder explode? Why do bruises change color? Kids have so many pressing questions about the stuff their bodies do and what happens when they're sick. Pediatrician Betty Choi gives honest answers to 60 curious questions in this kid-friendly Q&A, with easy-to-follow, fun comics by illustrator Jannie Ho. Topics range from "Grub, Guts, and Glorious Waste" to "Silly Senses" and "Coughs, Colds, and Conundrums." In the process, Dr. Choi shows kids how amazing and resilient their bodies really are and that doctors are here to help. Readers will:- Engage with quirky and colorful comic illustrations
- Explore the major systems of the body in a fun Q&A format
- Learn how the body heals and how to care for the body
Review Quotes: "Bodies are weird, cool, gross, and fascinating! And this book starts with the juiciest, squirmiest stuff straight from page one... Choi's enthusiasm and clever consideration of what questions kids (and plenty of grownups) puzzle over is a quirky delight--why do we have eyebrows, after all? For both young physiology fanatics and medically anxious little ones, Ho's bubbly, bright illustrations anthropomorphize everything from kidneys to blisters to beach umbrellas, breaking down complex scientific subjects just enough to give readers a friendly entry point. VERDICT Entertaining, accessible, and thoughtfully crafted, an excellent addition to any children's medical reference collection."--School Library Journal, starred review