The Hospital
The Inside Story
Published on 5. April 2022
Book
Hardback
64 pages
978-1-83899-152-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Flying ambulances, stretchers and X-ray machines - no corner of the hospital is left unexplored in this joyfully informative book, ideal for prospective young patients and curious minds alike" - The i
It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this non-fiction story for kids.
This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theatres.
Set over the course of one day, you'll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including:
- A couple having a new baby
- A boy getting a cast for his broken arm
- A woman on her way to have an operation
As you turn the pages of this book, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work together - see who prepares the food in the canteen, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break.
Once you've read this book you'll realise hospitals are full of heroes!
It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this non-fiction story for kids.
This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theatres.
Set over the course of one day, you'll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including:
- A couple having a new baby
- A boy getting a cast for his broken arm
- A woman on her way to have an operation
As you turn the pages of this book, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work together - see who prepares the food in the canteen, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break.
Once you've read this book you'll realise hospitals are full of heroes!
Reviews / Votes
"Flying ambulances, stretchers and X-ray machines - no corner of the hospital is left unexplored in this joyfully informative book, ideal for prospective young patients and curious minds alike." * The i * "With bright, busy art and a lively approach, this picture book introduces many services hospitals provide. . . it should also pique interest and perhaps allay fears, including for first-time patients or visitors." * Booklist * "Hospitals can be scary - especially for kids. There are so many unknowns, so many rules, so many new people and things! But Nwora, a doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and Hsu ease some of those fears by revealing the mysteries of the institution." * School Library Journal *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Priddy Books
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 8 years
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 284 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
554 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83899-152-4 (9781838991524)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Dr Christle Nwora works at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, USA. She is also part of the Black Girl White Coat initiative, which provides mentorship and support for people of colour working in medicine. She dreams of a future where all people are able to enjoy their healthiest and happiest lives!
Ginnie Hsu is an illustrator, designer, animator, maker, and educator living in upstate New York, where she teaches illustration at the University of Syracuse. Her love for drawing began in her childhood in Taiwan, and her work is often inspired by everyday life, nature, travel, and old artefacts she randomly finds. She loves mixing new and traditional media to create magic for all. Her publishing clients include Quarto, Old Dungate Press, Henry Holt, and Feiwel and Friends.
Ginnie Hsu is an illustrator, designer, animator, maker, and educator living in upstate New York, where she teaches illustration at the University of Syracuse. Her love for drawing began in her childhood in Taiwan, and her work is often inspired by everyday life, nature, travel, and old artefacts she randomly finds. She loves mixing new and traditional media to create magic for all. Her publishing clients include Quarto, Old Dungate Press, Henry Holt, and Feiwel and Friends.