Your One and Only Heart

A lyrical introduction to the many wonders of the human heart.

In this stunning non-fiction picture book, poetry and science come together with playful cut-paper illustrations to create a moving ode to the human heart and all that it does. Complete with illustrative diagrams and copious back matter, this is a one-of-a-kind non-fiction picture book that gently guides readers through the various systems that make up our most vital organ.

“Your One and Only Heart marvelously explains ‘the captain’ of ‘Team Cardiovascular,’ how readers can take care of it, and how to appreciate its many wonders. The book also includes fascinating supplemental information at its conclusion. This delightful picture book is full of figurative–and literal–heart.

★ Shelf Awareness, Starred Review

“Will leave readers marveling at the versatility of one of the body’s most essential organs.”

— Kirkus Reviews

“[LaRocca] tempers a plethora of information with light, accessible text . . . Similarly, colorful, geometric illustrations featuring children with a range of skin colors, hairstyles, and physical abilities provide just enough visual cues to understand such concepts as how the heart works like a dropper and its electrical signals . . . [A] charming STEAM collection.”

–Booklist

2024 NCTE Notable Poetry Book

2024 Bank Street College Of Education Best Children’s Book