
Body Detective!
by Janet Krauthamer, illustrated by Christiane Engel
Interest age: 7+
Reading age: 6 to 8
Published by Barefoot Books
About this book
Become an expert in recognising your body’s sensory signals with this interactive and original board book.
Through a series of clear, relatable examples, children are encouraged to learn about the physical effects of feeling hungry, thirsty, cold, tired, ill, nervous and calm – and what actions they might need to take to respond to these feelings.
This larger format board book is brilliantly laid out with interactive tabs, flaps and bold images which makes its information accessible and engaging for young readers. There is a section at the end which encourages further self-awareness of the body and its feelings that would be perfect for a follow-up activity either at home or in the classroom.
By giving children the opportunity to play detective and investigate their own senses, this book teaches valuable lessons about self-care and mindfulness in a way that empowers rather than just explains. It is a really well thought out and informative title and one that would be very well suited to PSHE lessons in the early years.
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