Making Sense of Your Senses
How Your Brain Perceives the World
Can your brain really help you smell, see, and hear better? Absolutely—and it’s doing it right now!
Based on the expertise of two psychologists, Making Sense of Your Senses is a playful and informative picture book that helps kids understand how their brain interprets the world through sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. With cheerful illustrations and fun activities, this book shows how perception works—and why your brain is the real superhero behind your senses.
Key Features:
- Psychologist-informed answers to kids’ questions about the senses
- Explores how the brain interprets sensory input to create perception
- Includes hands-on activities and amusing sidebars to spark curiosity
- Perfect for ages 5–9—great for classrooms, science units, and curious readers
- Created by Magination Press, the children’s imprint of the American Psychological Association—trusted leaders in children’s mental health and education
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978-1-4338-4220-7
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978-1-4338-4799-8
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Kindergarten - Grade 3 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 2 |
| Genre | Picture Books, Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction |
| Copyright | 2026 |
| Publisher | Magination Press, American Psychological Association |
| Imprint | Magination Press — American Psychological Association |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 32 |
| Publication Date | 2025-08-05 |
Author: Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD
Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, working for more than thirty-five years with youth and their families. She is interested in bringing the general principles of cognitive–behavioral therapy to families everywhere.
Author: Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD
Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, is the author of multiple award-winning books for kids and teens which focus on topics in psychology. Prior to her writing career, she spent thirty-five years as a clinical child and family psychologist and served as chief facilitator for a medical resources project with Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University.
Illustrator: Katarina Gasko
Katarina Gasko studied at the Academy of Fine Arts and Design in Bratislava, Slovakia. She now lives in London, Canada, and creates illustrations for children’s magazines, books, and comics.
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Making Sense of Your Senses
Can your brain really help you smell, see, and hear better? Absolutely—and it’s doing it right now! Based on the expertise of two psychologists, Making Sense of Your Senses is a playful and informative picture book that helps kids understand how their… View available downloads →