All About the Brain

by Gabriel Dabscheck, Kim Siew (Illustrator)

Overview

Ever wondered how the boss of your body works? How does your brain tell the other parts of the body what to do? Where is all the information you take in from the world stored? 

Curious kids will find the answers to these questions and more in All About the Brain by expert pediatric neurologist Dr. Gabriel Dabscheck. This is the second book in Berbay’s nonfiction series, authored by pediatric specialists and designed to be read cover to cover. It’s is a one-stop introduction to the brain for kids who want a better understanding of the way our amazing bodies work.

-A Junior Library Guild Selection. 

-A Gold Medal Winner of California's 2024 Eureka nonfiction Award. 

-Bank Street Book list for Best Books 2025

-Children's Book Council of Australia - Notable Award

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922610782
Publisher:	Berbay Publishing
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Series:	All About the Body
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	9.37(w) x 11.22(h) x (d)
Age Range:	4 - 8 Years

About the Author

Dr. Gabriel Dabscheck is a specialist Pediatric Neurologist who works, and does research, in the area of children's brain health at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. He has always been interested in science and is passionate about helping his patients reach their potential in life. 

Kim Siew is an illustrator and mural artist living on Gadigal land, Australia. Her work is characterised by playful characters, bright palettes and simple line work created with the sole intention of bringing a smile to your day.

Editorial Reviews

- A Junior Library Guild Selection. 
- A Gold Medal Winner of California's 2024 Eureka nonfiction Award. 

- Bank Street Book list for Best Books 2025

- Children's Book Council of Australia - Notable Award

"Engaging, informative, and accessible." Booklist

"All About the Brain is perfect to share with pre-schoolers and primary school readers—even adults will find plenty of fresh facts to pore over and enjoy in this lively celebration of the brain."  Books and Publishing

"All About the Brain is a wonderfully clear and delightfully engaging account of the human brain and how it works....I learnt a good deal on my entertaining way through this concise, completely captivating and effortlessly informative book". Magpies Magazine

"All About the Brain is a wonderful companion to All About the Heart, a CBCA 2024 Eve Pownall Notable book, and a valuable addition to any library. It’s an informative and entertaining read that will leave both children and adults with a greater appreciation of the brain’s incredible functions." Children's Book Council of Australia Reading Time

"This is such a fun and engaging exploration with fantastic illustrations and great design about one of the bodies most fascinating and mysterious organs." Megan Daley Your Kids Next Read

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