The Body (My First Discovery Paperbacks)
My First Discovery Series
What’s inside...
This lift-the-flap picture book introduces young readers to the wonders of the human body. Using clear language and transparent acetate pages, Sylvaine Peyrols walks children through the skeleton, muscles, heart, lungs, digestive tract, brain, and the five senses, showing how each system works and why good habits keep them healthy. The engaging illustrations and interactive overlays let children "peel back" layers to see what lies beneath the skin, turning complex biology into a playful voyage of discovery.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What part of the body surprised you most and why?
How do you think exercise helps your muscles and bones?
Why is breathing clean air important for your lungs?
Which sense would be hardest to live without?
Tip: Role play these questions
Feel your heartbeat together after running in place.
Use a stethoscope or smartphone app to listen to body sounds.
Make a healthy snack and link nutrients to the pages on digestion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Healthy habits matter
Explanation: Pages connect diet and exercise to body systems.
Real-World Application: Choose fruits over candy and play outside daily.
Example Lesson: Bodies work together
Explanation: Shows organs cooperating to keep us alive.
Real-World Application: Notice how breathing faster helps muscles when running.
Example Lesson: Curiosity drives learning
Explanation: Interactive flaps invite questions and exploration.
Real-World Application: Ask "why" about everyday phenomena and look for answers.