Your Brain Is a Lump of Goo

Overview

A funny exploration of the most mysterious organ in the human body from the bestselling and award-winning author of Do Not Lick This Book.

Hi, I'm your brain.
Here are some things you should know about me:
I'm about the size of a pineapple.
I sit behind your eyes. I look like a big walnut (but gooey). I'm not a computer.
So what do I do? Oh, just about everything. 

A fun-filled book made by brains, about brains, for brains.

Reviews

"Sneakily cerebral for all its apparent simplicity." —Kirkus Reviews starred review of We Go Way Back

"Ben-Barak and Bunting have impressively produced a thought-provoking, scientifically precise, and accessible explanation of the origins of life and evolution across Earth’s history for a young audience." —Horn Book starred review of We Go Way Back

"An engaging, lucidly written volume that’s refreshingly open about the parts of the sequence that remain unknown." —Publishers Weekly starred review of We Go Way Back

"Wonderfully informative and entertaining, Ben-Barak's latest is a brilliant read for both general readers and science buffs." —Publishers Weekly starred review of The Invisible Kingdom

"A clever presentation of some basic anatomy by a duo with talented hands indeed." —Kirkus Reviews starred review of There's a Skeleton Inside of You!

"Science at its best: informative and gross." —Kirkus Reviews starred review of Do Not Lick This Book

Author Biography

Idan Ben-Barak writes science books, usually for children. They've been translated into over twenty languages and won several awards. He lives in Melbourne with his family. Sometimes, after they go to bed, he plays his guitar a bit. Idan has degrees in microbiology and in the history and philosophy of science, a diploma in library studies, and a day job that has very little to do with any of the above.

Christopher Nielsen is an Australian author/illustrator specialising in bringing joy and wonder to children through his art and storytelling. His illustration is inspired by a deep passion for mid-century culture and design. In 2018 his first picture book saw him shortlisted for the CBCA Crichton Award for best new illustrator, and in 2022 his book Just One Bee received the CBCA Honour Award for Picture Book of the Year. When he's not busy with a book, Christopher can be found raising his beautiful young family or playing with his band The Ramalamas.