The Super Nut – What’s the Use of the Brain? /Children's Book Illustration

I have illustrated more books for Ildi Vibók than for any other author so far, which is especially exciting for me since Ildi, as a biologist, writes science-themed children’s books cleverly woven into charming stories.

Her Emma series explores a variety of topics through the eyes of a curious red-haired girl who learns from her scientist friend. These stories introduce children to subjects such as genetics, the immune system, and the nervous system, while other books focus on responsible pet ownership or explain why it is irresponsible for humans to consume krill.

In this volume of the series, Emma wants to learn more about how the brain works. She turns once again to her scientist friend for help, where her cheerful neuron friends living in her brain show her what an amazing supercomputer we all carry in our heads.

The book features a few full-page illustrations but is mostly enriched with smaller, informal drawings designed to make the scientific concepts more engaging and easier to understand.