Nelly's Belly
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Nelly’s Belly is the fourth in a series of educational children's books about the human body. It presents facts about the abdomen in an entertaining, colourful manner. The book consists of 16 verses in limerick form.
The verses are written by a neurosurgeon and masterfully illustrated by a seasoned professional. In addition to the facts presented, there is a glossary at the end of the book which provides both meanings of the medical terms as well as pronunciations.
More books in the series:
Ned's Head
Bart's Heart
Joan's Bones
Series: Anatomy for Kids
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781592116966
Publisher: Histria LLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 April 2026
Country: United States
Imprint: Histria Kids
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Anekay Kelly
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Weight: 300g
Pages: 48
About the Author
Cargill H. Alleyne, Jr, M.D. is a neurosurgeon in private practice (Piedmont Neurosciences) in Augusta Georgia. He is a former Professor and Chairman of Neurosurgery at Augusta University. His honors include Castle Connolly’s “Top Doctors” and America’s “Best Doctors”. Dr. Alleyne’s bibliography includes over 500 scholarly contributions. He is a member of numerous professional organizations and is currently a Director of the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Alleyne is married to Audrey Alleyne, M.D., an anesthesiologist, and their two children, Nathan and Nicole, were the inspiration for the book series.
Anekay Kelly, M.S., C.M.I is a medical illustrator at MediVisuals, Inc. She was formerly an illustrator in the Department of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. She was also a teaching assistant in the anatomy lab for healthcare graduate programs.
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