Your One and Only Heart -- Rajani Larocca, Hardcover

A lyrical introduction to the many wonders of the human heart, from award-winning author and practicing doctor, Dr. Rajani LaRocca

In this stunning non-fiction picture book, poetry and science come together with playful cut-paper illustrations to create a moving ode to the human heart and all that it does. Complete with illustrative diagrams and copious backmatter, this is a one-of-a-kind non-fiction picture book that gently guides readers through the various systems make up our most vital organ.

Author: Rajani Larocca
Publisher: Dial Books
Published: 08/15/2023
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593326336
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2023
Booklist 08/01/2023 pg. 49

About the Author
Newbery Honoree Rajani LaRocca grew up loving both science and stories. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, she lives outside Boston, where she practices medicine and writes books for young readers.

Lauren Paige Conrad is a self-taught illustrator based in Asheville, NC. After working in product development and with small-scale textile studios, Lauren turned to illustration in 2016. She settled into a collage aesthetic that focuses on themes of mischief, homemade childhood, and everyday life. Lauren's work is comprised of cut paper, gouache, colored pencil, and neo-color crayon. Your One and Only Heart is her debut picturebook