All About the Heart

Ages 4 to 8

Does your heart really stop when you sneeze? Can it break? How does our heart compare to the heart of other creatures? Curious kids will find the answers to these questions and more in All About the Heart by leading pediatric cardiologist Dr Remi Kowalski.  The first book in a nonfiction series Berbay is launching, authored my pediatric medical experts in their fields. Presented in a kid-friendly, exciting way, these illustrated books – which can be read cover to cover – are designed to help kids better understand the way their bodies work and appreciate how incredible they are.​

"A superb way to showcase the circulatory system, All About the Heart will be enjoyed by curious children." Books + Publishing

About the Author

Dr. Remi Kowalski is a pediatric cardiologist with 15 years of experience who practices at the Royal Children’s Hospital. He trained at the University of Melbourne, as well as the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, and at the AMC Hospital in Amsterdam as part of his PhD. He lives in Melbourne with his partner, two primary school aged children and two cats. Although he has written plenty of academic articles, this is his first children’s book.

Tonia Composto is a Melbourne-based illustrator and graphic designer and the creator of GoGo Zine, a mini mag for kids.