AMY GETS EATEN by Adam Kay & Henry Paker
PAPERBACK
Author: Adam Kay
Illustrator: Henry Parker
AMY GETS EATEN is a brilliantly funny and delightfully gross picture book that turns science into pure entertainment. When Amy, a small piece of sweetcorn, is eaten by Noah, her journey through the human body begins - and readers are taken along for a squishy, silly, and surprisingly educational ride.
As Amy travels through mouths, stomachs, and intestines, the book explains digestion in a way that’s clear, accurate, and packed with jokes. Adam Kay’s playful text makes tricky science easy to understand, while Henry Paker’s icky illustrations add to the laugh-out-loud appeal. It’s the kind of book children will want read again and again - and adults might learn a thing or two as well.
What makes Amy Gets Eaten stand out is how confidently it balances humour with real facts. It never talks down to readers, and it fully embraces the gross-out fun that kids love, while still being genuinely informative.
Winner of Children’s Picture Book of the Year 2024, this is a perfect choice for curious kids, reluctant readers, and anyone who enjoys learning through laughter. Noisy, messy, and unforgettable, Amy Gets Eaten proves that science can be hilarious.