{"product_id":"5-minute-human-body-stories-gabby-dawnay-mimi-purnell-ages-5-hardcover","title":"5-Minute Human Body Stories by Gabby Dawnay and Mimi Purnell - Ages 5+ - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781915569042\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Magic Cat Publishing\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Ages 5+ (Kindergarten and up)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5-Minute Human Body Stories is a fully illustrated treasury of ten rhyming tales that turn anatomy into an adventure. Written by Gabby Dawnay and brought to life with Mimi Purnell's playful artwork, each five-minute story follows a different system of the body, from breathing to digestion, told in bouncy, read-aloud verse. Every story is paired with a short non-fiction explainer that breaks down the real science in clear, kid-friendly language, making this hardcover treasury a perfect bedtime or classroom pick for curious young readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGabby Dawnay's rhyming storytelling style has become a hallmark of the \"5 Minute Stories\" series from Magic Cat Publishing, and 5-Minute Human Body Stories applies that same lively rhythm to the wonders of human anatomy. The ten tales inside tackle big questions kids actually ask: how do we breathe, why do we need to poop, how does the heart keep beating, and what happens when we get sick. Each story is written to be read aloud in about five minutes, making it ideal for a bedtime wind-down or a quick classroom read.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMimi Purnell's illustrations add warmth, humor, and movement to every spread, turning potentially dry biology topics into characters and scenes kids want to look at again and again. After each rhyming story, a short non-fiction explainer section translates the silliness into real facts, reinforcing the science in a way that sticks. This structure gives families and teachers two layers of learning in one book: the fun of a story time read and the substance of a science lesson, without ever feeling like a textbook. It's an especially useful pick for parents fielding a steady stream of body-related questions, or for teachers building a classroom library around STEM topics. The hardcover format is built to withstand repeat read-alouds and handle the wear and tear of an active young reader's bookshelf, making it a durable addition to any home or school collection focused on science and the human body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTen rhyming, read-aloud stories about the human body in one hardcover treasury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-fiction explainers after each story reinforce real science concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayful, humor-filled illustrations by Mimi Purnell keep kids engaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect five-minute length for bedtime, story time, or classroom reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardcover format built for repeated reading and gifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat STEM-themed gift for birthdays, holidays, or classroom libraries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGabby Dawnay is a children's author known for her rhyming picture books and story collections, including other titles in Magic Cat Publishing's \"5 Minute Stories\" series. Her writing style blends humor and rhythm to make big topics approachable for young readers. Mimi Purnell is an illustrator whose colorful, expressive artwork brings warmth and character to non-fiction subjects for children. Together, Dawnay and Purnell create books that make learning feel like story time rather than schoolwork, appealing to both kids and the adults reading along with them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFunny, bouncy, and genuinely educational, this hardcover treasury turns human biology into story time kids ask for again and again. It's an easy win for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, classroom library addition, or back-to-school pick for any curious five-year-old and up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gabby Dawnay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59256420794742,"sku":"SINGLE-VRT-WKR-U2406-1915569044","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6587\/2211\/files\/5-minute-human-body-stories-gabby-dawnay-hardcover.jpg?v=1793969083","url":"https:\/\/skymartbooks.com\/products\/5-minute-human-body-stories-gabby-dawnay-mimi-purnell-ages-5-hardcover","provider":"Skymart Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}