DK signs two-book deal with GP and BBC presenter Punam Krishan

DK has signed a two-book deal for children’s books You and Your Body and A Superhero’s First Aid Manual from GP and "BBC Morning Live" presenter Punam Krishan. 

Publisher Francesca Young acquired world rights from Becca Barr at Becca Barr Management. You and Your Body, an interactive flap board book, will be published in 2025 with A Superhero’s First Aid Manual to publish in hardback in August 2025. 

Illustrated by Verónika Cháves-Morales, You and Your Body is an "empowering and engaging" look at human anatomy with more than 50 flaps to help children discover what goes on inside their body. 

A Superhero’s First Aid Manual is an illustrated guide for readers aged seven and over showing how young children "how to be a real life superhero in everyday medical emergencies" with scenarios and instructions to develop first aid skills. 

Young said: "It’s a complete pleasure to publish two titles with her that showcase the breadth of her appeal and knowledge. She is an outstanding expert for our global non-fiction publishing and a trusted voice for such important topics. The message is clear – you’re never too young to make a difference."

Krishan added: "It’s so important that children are in tune with their bodies from an early stage and that they find learning about their health and wellbeing exciting, fascinating and most of all super fun! Learning how to save a life is a life skill every child should be taught from a young stage. I’m passionate about empowering and equipping children with this knowledge because they could very well find themselves first at the scene. These books are essential and I couldn’t ask for a better team to make my dream come true than DK."