Your Amazing Skin from Outside In

Dr. Joanne Settel's "Your Amazing Skin from Outside In" is a delightful and educational journey into the science of human skin, presented through engaging poems and a question-and-answer format. Aimed at children aged 4-11, it tackles common curiosities and minor embarrassments, such as blushing, freckles, skin color, and pimples, with humor and factual accuracy. The book normalizes body changes and differences, fostering a sense of wonder and appreciation for the body's largest organ. It's an excellent resource for sparking scientific curiosity and promoting body positivity in a fun, accessible way.

A Bank Street Best Book of 2019 It’s itchy, it’s sweaty, it’s embarrassing...but most of all, it’s fascinating! Dr. Joanne Settel has all the answers to our most burning questions in this wacky and informative book of poems about our skin. Have you ever wondered… Why you blush when you’re embarrassed? Why you’ve got freckles everywhere? Why your fingers wrinkle in the pool? Why your friends come in all different colors? Why mosquitoes think you’re delicious? Why you’ve got that giant pimple on your nose? Look no further! With supercool facts, clever rhymes, and hilarious illustrations by Bonnie Timmons, acclaimed author Joanne Settel answers all these questions (and more!) in this fascinating, fun exploration of the science of our skin from head to toe. When she’s through, you won’t believe what your skin can do!