




Pumpy & Pumpina by Dr. Moran Sciamama-Saghiv
Pumpy & Pumpina is a children's book by Dr. Moran Sciamama-Saghiv for 2-5 year olds that teaches them about the heart. Follow the main characters, James, Pumpy, Mary, and Pumpina, as they go about their day to day life and see how their hearts are important and affect them during different activities.
Educational Content
Pumpy & Pumpina teaches children about several scientific aspects of life:
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We all have a heart
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Animals have a heart too
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The heart’s purpose and function
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The influence of mood on the heart’s health and function
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The influence of physical activity on the heart
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How thoughts influence the heart
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Food and its influence on the heart and body
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Physical growth
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The influence of sleep on the heart
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The heart never stops working
Values
Pumpy & Pumpina promotes several values, such as:
Diversity
Inclusion
Equality
Friendship
Family
Health
Appreciation for Animals
Wellness and Exercise
Nutrition
Empathy
Kidness
Meet the Main Characters



James
Pumpy
Pumpina
Mary
Meet Riley & Mia
Mary's dog Riley, who's a Vizsla, and James' dog Mia, who's a Weimaraner, are based on the author's dogs. Below is a photo of Riley and Mia in real life.


Riley
