Hiding in the dark, back behind your eyes, lurks something very important. You can’t see it so you'll have to imagine. Picture a walnut, now make it pineapple size, now turn it into a jelly. Got it? It might not sound like much to look at but this special lump of goo is the control centre in every human. Not a fruit, a nut or a tasty dessert, this squidgy blob is the brain. And what does it do? Well, pretty much everything… It is no easy task to break down the mystery of a complex organ and present it in an accessible and engaging way to young children but Your Brain is a Lump of Goo does exactly that. Through simple text and colourful artwork, the brain is brought to life as readers learn what it is, where it is, how it works and why it matters. Balancing entertainment with educational content, the playful look at the human control centre is fun, fact-filled and sure to delight curious minds. Narrated by the brain and with a pineapple analogy used throughout, the fascinating journey reveals much, raises plenty of questions and offers plenty of scope for discussion. Two pages of additional content with facts and scientific explanations will provide some of the answers and no doubt lead to further wonderings about a rather extraordinary lump of goo.
Recommended for 6+. With huge thanks to Allen & Unwin for the copy I received in exchange for an honest review.
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