Human body books for children
Human body books for children in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 suitable for cross-curricular topics. Including titles by Charlotte Markey, Robert Winston, Adam Kay, Yumi Stynes, Emma Quay, Nick Fisher, and Elizabeth Verdick.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Cathy Evans is a UK-based veterinary surgeon and children’s author. She lives in Bournemouth and has two sons and keeps a collection of animals.
She has written at least three books for young children and picture-book readers, including Cat Eyes and Dog Whistles (2021) and Mama Mammals (2023).
Her works frequently explore the natural world and animals. Why Do We Sleep? is another of her titles, contributing to her presence in early years and children’s non-fiction publishing.
Cat Eyes and Dog Whistles was published by Cicada in 2021.
Human body books for children in EYFS, KS1, and KS2 suitable for cross-curricular topics. Including titles by Charlotte Markey, Robert Winston, Adam Kay, Yumi Stynes, Emma Quay, Nick Fisher, and Elizabeth Verdick.
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Summer 2025. These reading recommendations include picture books, poetry, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
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