Bart the Heart is a fun picture book that teaches children how their heart really works—straight from the heart himself! Bart introduces kids to his four chambers, partners with Leo the Lung to deliver oxygen, and explains how our heart works while simple language makes core anatomy and circulation easy to understand. Written by dual board-certified physician Dr. Raimy Amasha and radiology professional Amy McClarney, this medically accurate yet playful book helps children build early STEM knowledge and healthy-heart habits, ending with a gentle reminder to treat their heart kindly with good food, exercise, and self-care.
Raimy Amasha
Raimy Amasha M.D. is a co-author of Bart the Heart. He is a dual board-certified physician who completed his education at Duke University, medical school training at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, stem cell research at Stanford University, residency at University of Michigan, and fellowship training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He currently lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, two children, and their sweet dog Champ.
Amy McClarney
Amy McClarney is a co-author of Bart the Heart. After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas, she went on to pursue a career in health care and graduated from Brookhaven College with a degree in Radiologic Sciences. She currently lives in Round Rock, Texas with her husband Matt, her two daughters, Luci and Quinn and cats, Chica and Luna.
As a physician and radiographer, we’ve always been amazed by how curious children are about things work- including the human body. They ask wonderful questions- why their heart beats faster when they run, how bones heal, or what makes them sneeze. Yet most explanations are written for adults or feel like textbooks. We wanted to create a book that makes anatomy exciting, playful, and easy to understand, so kids can discover that their bodies are incredible machines built for adventure! We hope you enjoy!
Bart the Heart is an engaging children’s picture book that introduces young readers to the inner workings of the human heart. Narrated by Bart himself, the story explores the heart’s four chambers, demonstrates how he collaborates with Leo the Lung to deliver oxygen throughout the body, and explains circulation in simple, accessible language. Authored by dual board-certified physician Dr. Raimy Amasha and radiology professional Amy McClarney, the book combines medical accuracy with playful storytelling, helping children develop early STEM knowledge and an understanding of heart health. The story concludes with gentle guidance on caring for the heart through proper nutrition, exercise, and self-care.
