All in the Mind
Gill Arbuthnott
Illustrated by Lauren Humphrey
Ages 7 to 9
Paperback
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21 May 2026
Imprint: Templar Books
Synopsis
Our brains do some incredible things - they control our moves, thoughts, opinions, personalities and make us who we are! Want to know how? Well, the answers are All in the Mind...
Shrink down to discover how messages whizz past at synapses. See neurons deliver signals from our head to our toes and back. Wonder at how our brains are wired differently and marvel at how some creatures have no brain at all...
Plus, put your brain to the test with teasers to show how your brain works (and sometimes doesn't) in real time!
Featuring text in bite-sized chunks from Gill Arbuthnott and buzzy, bold illustrations from Lauren Humphrey, this book is packed full of mind-bending facts and mind-boggling activities to try that will get your brain burning!
Shrink down to discover how messages whizz past at synapses. See neurons deliver signals from our head to our toes and back. Wonder at how our brains are wired differently and marvel at how some creatures have no brain at all...
Plus, put your brain to the test with teasers to show how your brain works (and sometimes doesn't) in real time!
Featuring text in bite-sized chunks from Gill Arbuthnott and buzzy, bold illustrations from Lauren Humphrey, this book is packed full of mind-bending facts and mind-boggling activities to try that will get your brain burning!
Details
21 May 2026
64 pages
9781835871058
Imprint: Templar Books
Reviews
“An educational and engaging book that demystifies brain science for young readers. . . This is the type of book that sparks curiosity about science and self-understanding.”INIS Magazine, Children's Books Ireland, INIS Magazine, Children's Books Ireland
“A brilliantly colourful and educational book.”Yorkshire Evening Post, Yorkshire Evening Post
“[An] engaging book for inquisitive 7+ year olds. . . short sections keep the information exciting, while puzzles in each section let children try out ideas for themselves. Highly recommended for KS2 libraries.”The School Reading List, The School Reading List
“Read, discover, learn and even put your brain to the test with this lively book.”Armadillo, Armadillo
