Kay’s Anatomy: A Gross-Out Guide to the Human Body

Adam Kay’s Kay’s Anatomy delivers biology with the kind of unapologetic, “completely disgusting” humour that’ll make even the most squeamish 8- to 12-year-olds grin. Illustrated with visceral, graphic detail by Henry Paker, this 416-page hardcover transforms lessons on muscles, bones, and organs into a riot of bodily revelations. Forget dry textbooks — this is anatomy as edutainment, where the heart’s a pump, the brain’s a mess, and the appendix’s a “surprise guest”.

Published by Puffin in October 2020, it’s crafted for classrooms or curious kids who crave bold, visual learning. Kay, known for his sharp wit and fearless style, strips away textbook stuff to reveal the body’s quirks and oddities — including the “gross” bits that make biology oddly fascinating.

Perfect for young minds who’d rather learn about the digestive system through a stinky punchline than a diagram. A must-have for any child’s science shelf — or their bedroom, if they’re brave enough to open it.