Dr. Haitham Ahmed

This illustrated children’s book illuminates the basics of the human nervous system. It teaches kids about their bodies – specifically, about their brains and senses – in a way that intends to make such learning fun. The pictures are colorful and engaging for young learners. Even though the brain can seem like an abstract topic, this book centers on the very basics – in other words, high-yield material.

This book can be helpful to just about any child who is reading (or is read to) at the picture-book level. It just comprises a “101” course on the nervous system. It’s meant to stimulate curiosity, imagination, and wonder about the natural world.

Although its general education is relevant to all, this book is especially relevant to children with nervous system disorders. These children may need to learn language to talk to their pediatrician about their bodies. This book would give them a fundamental understanding and a useful vocabulary. Further, the engendered deeper concepts might make them less scared about what is happening in their own bodies.… (mehr)