Lily and Mr. Bones

by Biel, Andrew; Dorn, Robin

• ISBN13: 9781592115952
• ISBN10: 1592115950
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-10-21
• Publisher: Histria Kids

Summary

"A Halloween night with treats, tricks, and a bony friend who knows a thing or two about skeletons!"

Join Lily on a magical Halloween night when she encounters Mr. Bones, a friendly skeleton with a passion for teaching kids all about the wonders inside their bodies! With each click and clack of his bones, Mr. Bones reveals fascinating secrets of the human skeleton, from cranium to toes. As he turns bedtime into a fun-filled lesson, Lily discovers the amazing world of bones hidden just beneath her skin.

This delightful story combines spooky fun and learning, making it perfect for young readers who love a mix of adventure and science. Ideal for children ages 5-9, "Lily and Mr. Bones" will leave kids eager to explore and appreciate their own "beautiful, wondrous bones!"

Author Biography

As a bony little kid, author Andrew Biel would tap his fingers along the lengths of his tibia or ulna and exclaim, “These are some crazy, long bones!” Over the years, he learned more about the skeletal system, wrote a best-selling textbook entitled Trail Guide to the Body, and now enjoys using his bones to hike, kayak, and cross-country ski.

Robin Dorn is a painter and scientific illustrator, specializing in human anatomy. She likes to keep in touch with her whimsical side in the company of such characters as Mr. Bones.