Helping Hospital: A Community Helpers Book

Description

Richard Scarry's Busy, Busy World meets Lisa Brown's The Airport Book with a medical spin in this interactive Community Helpers book that introduces children to all the workers, units, patients, technology, and more that exist within a hospital. Welcome to the Helping Hospital! Everyone here works together to keep the town of Honey Hill safe and healthy. Emmy's mommy is having a baby. Leo hurt his arm playing baseball. Annabelle is due for a check-up. Who will help them at the Helping Hospital This introduction to a hospital, filled with modern technology, diversity, mental health professionals, and more, will help readers see that the hospital isn't a scary place. The book also includes a detailed glossary, counting prompts, and search-and-find elements that make this book fun and interactive. Perfect for kids who want to learn more about hospitals and/or the medical professions, as well as kids who are just a little bit scared of going to the doctor.

Lindsay Ward was born and raised in California. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including most recently "Brobarians" (Two Lions, 2017), "The Importance of Being 3" (Dial, 2016), and "Rosco vs. the Baby" (S&S, 2016). She is also the author of "Henry Finds His Word" (Dial, 2015), "When Blue Met Egg" (Dial, 2012), and "Please Bring Balloons" (Dial, 2013), which was made into a play by the New York City Children's Theater in 2017. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and dog. She also owns a stationary company, Foreword Press + Design. Lindsay Ward was born and raised in California. She is the author and illustrator of several books, including most recently "Brobarians" (Two Lions, 2017), "The Importance of Being 3" (Dial, 2016), and "Rosco vs. the Baby" (S&S, 2016). She is also the author of "Henry Finds His Word" (Dial, 2015), "When Blue Met Egg" (Dial, 2012), and "Please Bring Balloons" (Dial, 2013), which was made into a play by the New York City Children's Theater in 2017. She lives in Ohio with her husband, two children and dog. She also owns a stationary company, Foreword Press + Design.

"This unique exploration of a hospital makes the complex organization accessible as well as awe-inspiring." - Horn Book Magazine