
Humans
John Devolle(Author)
Pushkin Children's Books (Publisher)
Published on 6. November 2025
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-78269-531-8 (ISBN)
Description
<b>A bold, laugh-out-loud picture book about the joy that is being human!</b>
Why do humans invent so many cool thing?
What's so great about walking on two legs?
And why can't chickens play guitar?
Find the answers to these burning questions and more in John Devolle's riotously funny new book!
<b>Praise for the <i>Big Science for Little Minds</i> series:</b>
'The perfect picture book to introduce your young reader to the science behind the what, where and when questions they so often ask' <i>Mini Travellers</i>
'Boldly illustrated with bright colours... Perfect for children aged three and over' <i>The Bookseller</i>, Editor's Pick
'A book to spark young children's curiosity and interest in science' <i>Five Books</i>, Best Kids' Books of 2022
Reviews / Votes
A jumping-off point for curious minds who may already be asking challenging questions... Filled with quirky, stylish and bright illustrations that pop * Children's Books Ireland * A wonderful, unassuming and beautifully stylised picture book * Books for Keeps * With much to spot in the imagery and even more to ponder on in the text, Humans is a thoughtful and entertaining read * Irish Examiner * Absolutely gorgeous... Fantastic illustrations * RTE Radio * For curious minds who may already be asking challenging questions... Filled with quirky, stylish and bright illustrations that pop off the page... A joy to read * Inis Magazine * Perfectly pitched at his readership of young scientists ... this is a celebration of human ingenuity, communication and collaboration, served by bold, vibrant graphics * Irish Independent * - - Praise for the BIG SCIENCE FOR LITTLE MINDS series -- - Did you know that we are all made of stardust? Or that the atoms inside you might once have been part of a dinosaur? A stylish and joyful introduction to physics, suitable for even the tiniest minds -- i, Best Children's Books for the Summer * on Atoms * Boldly illustrated with bright colours... Breaks down what germs are and why they can make us sick in a succinct and comprehensible way. Perfect for children aged three and over -- The Bookseller, Editor's Pick * on Germs * This picture book explains a complex subject through a simple narrative with sparse text and big, bold illustrations. A book to spark young children's curiosity and interest in science -- Five Books, Best Kids' Books of 2022 * on Atoms * This book looks at each planet in turn and makes their properties highly relatable and funny to little ones! It's the kind of book you can learn loads from without even realising you're learning... Perfect for very young ones as you are not swamped with text and the pictures are great... -- ourbookdays * on Planets * The perfect picture book to introduce your young reader to the science behind the what, where and when questions that they so often ask... Truly unique in conveying scientific concepts to younger children in such a colourful and visual way -- Mini Travellers * on Atoms * The pictures throughout are bold, colourful and accurate... just what young students need. A book which successfully captures the child's imagination and at the same time educates them at a basic level in how the human brain works. Great for parents, carers, teachers and librarians to share with youngsters and it is certain to spark conversation and lead to lots more questions I loved this book and getting to understand how the brain works... The pictures are lovely too and help you see what our brains could be like inside!More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Pushkin Press
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 7 years
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 255 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
494 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78269-531-8 (9781782695318)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
John Devolle studied Fine Art at the University of Westminster and has since run an art gallery in East London, been a graphic designer / art director, and, since 2010, worked as an illustrator on numerous children's books. John currently lives and works in Dublin.