AnyBody

Children rediscover their bodies every day—sometimes with pride, sometimes with insecurities or surprising questions. It is precisely this curiosity that experienced sex education author Katharina von der Gathen addresses. Drawing on years of work with children and a large anonymous survey, she has developed a reference book that explains topics related to children’s bodies in a way that is understandable, humorous, and at the same time sensitive.

The book answers questions that truly concern children: from everyday bodily functions and emotions to topics they might otherwise be too shy to ask about. The content is scientifically accurate, easy to understand, and phrased in a way that takes children seriously without overwhelming them.

Award-winning illustrator Anke Kuhl brings this knowledge about the body to life with funny cartoons, detailed hidden-object illustrations, and emotional scenes. Her illustrations capture children’s experiences with their bodies so accurately that every child can see themselves in them—sometimes laughing, sometimes pensive.

The result is an empowering reference book to flip through, marvel at, and rediscover—ideal for children ages 8 and up and for anyone who wants to better understand their body and feel at home in it.

A book for everyone who has a body—and wants to explore it with curiosity.