What do you think?
Rate this book
Skulls!
A celebration of some of the most important bones in your body: the skull!
You probably don’t think much about skulls.
So what’s the big deal about them?
Well, every head
of every person
you’ve ever seen
has a skull inside.
And that includes YOU!
You probably don’t think much about skulls.
So what’s the big deal about them?
Well, every head
of every person
you’ve ever seen
has a skull inside.
And that includes YOU!
32 pages, Hardcover
First published July 23, 2019
7 people are currently reading
483 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 186 reviews
July 24, 2019
I mean, of course I love this book and of course I'll be buying it for everyone I know. Please ship 100 copies pronto.
December 26, 2019
Here's how the book starts out:
Mmm. Well, Book, actually, I think about skulls a lot.
But for people who don't, this is the best book! Ok, for people who do, it's still the best book.
Skulls aren't trying to be scary, they're doing a serious job and we should take more time to appreciate that.
Yay for our brain carseats!
Mmm. Well, Book, actually, I think about skulls a lot.
But for people who don't, this is the best book! Ok, for people who do, it's still the best book.
Skulls aren't trying to be scary, they're doing a serious job and we should take more time to appreciate that.
Yay for our brain carseats!
July 26, 2019
This is a lighthearted look at some of the most important bones in the body: the ones that make up the skull. The playful watercolour illustrations show skulls in all their glory, and the accompanying text explains all about their function.
There's a page of cool skull facts at the back, but there's a lot of information in the main text, too. The book mainly focuses on the science, so there's really no mention of skull symbolism (e.g., the Day of the Dead, Halloween, etc.) which would've been nice. Still, it's a decent non-fiction picture book that introduces the topic of skulls in a somewhat amusing, completely non-threatening way. This would be a great title for kids who are just starting to get interested in their bodies and the function of various parts.
Quotable moment:
There's a page of cool skull facts at the back, but there's a lot of information in the main text, too. The book mainly focuses on the science, so there's really no mention of skull symbolism (e.g., the Day of the Dead, Halloween, etc.) which would've been nice. Still, it's a decent non-fiction picture book that introduces the topic of skulls in a somewhat amusing, completely non-threatening way. This would be a great title for kids who are just starting to get interested in their bodies and the function of various parts.
Quotable moment:
September 19, 2019
What are skulls? What are they used for?
This children's picture book shares everything true kids might like to know about skulls. Lines like "Skulls hold your teeth in place...until they don't," and "skulls are not trying to be scary," and "You love having a safe place to keep your brain," are perfect for the four to eight year old readers of this little mostly-nonfiction book.
This children's picture book shares everything true kids might like to know about skulls. Lines like "Skulls hold your teeth in place...until they don't," and "skulls are not trying to be scary," and "You love having a safe place to keep your brain," are perfect for the four to eight year old readers of this little mostly-nonfiction book.
October 30, 2019
Fantastic, simple yet accurate illustrations frame an excellently balanced use of factual information and cute, funny wording. Had me wanting to yell "I LOVE MY SKULL!" in the middle of the children's department. Seriously, this is awesome!
July 31, 2019
Author Blair Thornburgh and illustrator Scott Campbell team up in this lighthearted, educational look at skulls. Although sometimes seen as scary, this important part of the body provides a safe home for our brains, and a shape for our faces. The jaunty narrative provides basic facts (as well as reassurance), and is paired with Campbell's humorous watercolor illustrations, while an informative afterword gives more facts about the skull...
Although she has published for teen readers before, Thornburgh makes her picture-book debut with Skulls!, which offers a reassuring and fairly gentle introduction to a portion of human anatomy that is sometimes seen as frightening by young children. Campbell, who has illustrated many picture-books, emphasizes the funny and the cute with his artwork, emphasizing the non-scary aspect of his subject matter. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about human anatomy (or part of it, in any case), or for children's books that demystify the skull.
Although she has published for teen readers before, Thornburgh makes her picture-book debut with Skulls!, which offers a reassuring and fairly gentle introduction to a portion of human anatomy that is sometimes seen as frightening by young children. Campbell, who has illustrated many picture-books, emphasizes the funny and the cute with his artwork, emphasizing the non-scary aspect of his subject matter. Recommended to anyone looking for picture-books about human anatomy (or part of it, in any case), or for children's books that demystify the skull.
October 20, 2019
Scott Campbell might be one of my top favorite illustrators.
July 9, 2024
Why have I found so many good skull related reads lately? This was yet another creepy yet amusing book about skulls. I recognized Scott Campbell's excellent art style immediately!
"Thank your parents for giving you such a strong, hard skull!"
What.
"Thank your parents for giving you such a strong, hard skull!"
What.
October 31, 2019
Skulls are important and they're cool! Don't be afraid of the car seat for your brain.
September 17, 2025
Really great book on this 'heady' subject! So important to get small children interested in topics that they will encounter in the future. All polls I have seen indicate that the general population is reading less and less; some polls seem to indicate that children are also reading less. Books like this can spark interest in STEM topics.
February 6, 2025
Super cute and fun read! Minimally wordy but with enough information to prompt discussion with kids. I actually read this with my 10 and 13 year old kids and they both learned something new and asked questions and had side discussions about the content. I would recommend this as a good read aloud for upper elementary as a fun way to talk about bones.
Also, I need a new Fable emoji for books that leave me wanting new tattoos! 😍 These illustrations were very tattoo inspiring. 😊
Also, I need a new Fable emoji for books that leave me wanting new tattoos! 😍 These illustrations were very tattoo inspiring. 😊
October 8, 2019
Hooray for skulls! They're not scary...they're AMAZING!
November 6, 2019
I'm now going to tell all my friends - nice skulls!
December 18, 2019
This one left my mum and I laughing and quoting it back to each other. Definitely recommend.
September 12, 2019
Seems like odd subject matter for children, but I suppose the skull IS underrated.
September 19, 2019
A picture book that reminds us to love and respect the safe place we keep our brains. Love the humorous, whimsical, yet only slightly morbid illustration style.
August 21, 2019
Really cute picture book!
I thought it was going to be a a Halloween-y book but I was not disappointed when I finished it!
The art style is right up my alley!
September 4, 2019
Campbell's illustrations transform 3-star text into a 5-star picture book. They're funny, engaging, and expressive. Wonderful!
August 27, 2019
I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading SKULLS! This book is so much fun. It is a celebration of skulls - the "car seats for our brains" and all of the interesting reasons why they're awesome and not scary. I love how the author challenges the way society thinks about skulls and the light-hearted, quick pace of the text. The illustrations have a playful, goofy feel to them that emphasize the spirit of the book perfectly. I would love to pair this one with a more traditional spooky Halloween skulls book for a story time, but I also think it would be a great addition to any "about my body" unit for preschoolers or early elementary schoolers. A fun, delightful book. Read it aloud and then all exclaim "I love my skull!"
September 16, 2019
SKULLS ARE COOL! Want to know just how cool? Check out this adorably illustrated nonfiction book that is great for all ages.
November 9, 2018
A nice intro for young readers to learn about our skull and the importance of them. Includes tidbits at the end. :)
February 21, 2019
Illustrations weak but that's most likely to stop the "scary" of skulls. The text is very simple science. Good facts in the afterwards
August 9, 2019
An informative and approachable look at our skulls. Although a bit repetitive at times, this book has a unique way of discussing ones anatomy.
September 9, 2019
"Skulls hold your teeth in place... until they don't." This book is super adorbs!
November 4, 2019
A fun book on a very important body part! The info was told in a very cute way!
November 9, 2019
a spooky, light-hearted book about skulls. Really enjoyed it
November 17, 2019
This is a fantastic and funny non-fiction picture book about a very important part of your body! My four-year-old loved shouting “I LOVE MY SKULL!” at the end.
December 10, 2019
An interesting and silly mix of humor, basic human bone structure, and adorable illustrations!
Displaying 1 - 30 of 186 reviews