Dem Bones

Sing along with a colorful skeleton band in this exuberant rendition of a traditional spiritual passed down by word of mouth for generations.
A Parents' Choice Award Silver Honor
A Society of Illustrators Original Art Exhibition selection

Children will enjoy connecting the bones as they learn interesting "bone facts." (Did you know that humans are born with 450 bones, but by the time we reach adulthood, we have only 206?) This perfect introduction to human anatomy, with its vibrant paper collage illustrations and rollicking read-aloud verse set against bright backdrops, will delight readers right down to their bones.

This makes a wonderful addition to home and classroom libraries and a fun treat for Halloween!

Praise for Dem Bones:

"Geared for tickling the funny bones of the early elementary set. . . . No bones about it, this will be a real boost for those looking to inject a little humor and fun into basic facts about the human body." —Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Colorful paper collage illustrations add humor." —School Library Journal

"Merry." —Children's Literature

Perfect for:
Readers ages 5-8Kids who love playful books with a musical vibeParents, teachers, and caregivers seeking fun educational books for kidsGift-givers looking for Halloween or fall books for birthdays and seasonal celebrationsFans of human body, anatomy, and STEM-topic books for kids