Books Like What Happens to Your Food?
Families who loved What Happens to Your Food? by Alastair Smith often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved What Happens to Your Food? by Alastair Smith often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child starts asking those tricky, persistent questions about what happens to their chicken nuggets after they disappear down their throat. It is the perfect tool for a curious preschooler or early elementary student who is fascinated by how their own body functions but needs information broken down into bite-sized, non-intimidating pieces. Through clear illustrations and simple text, the book demystifies the biological process of eating and digestion. Beyond just science, this book serves as a gentle bridge for talking about health and nutrition. It frames eating not as a chore, but as a fascinating mechanical process that fuels the body's energy. Parents will appreciate how it uses the Usborne signature style of clear diagrams and engaging layouts to make complex biology feel like an accessible adventure. It is an excellent choice for normalizing bodily functions and encouraging a positive, scientific relationship with food and health.
