Do you know the ABC's of going to the doctor? Colourful watercolour-and-collage artwork by Liz Murphy illustrates everthing children need to know about their next visit to the doctor's office, from making an appointment to feeling much better.
Reviews
Kirkus Review US:A straightforward alphabet book introduces each letter and pairs it with a medical term. Murphy features a wide range of medical terms - reviewed by an M.D. - ranging from "joint" to "otoscope," and includes a short sentence or two of further explanation. While aiming to keep kids "staying healthy from A to Z," letter pairings also include subjects like "hand hygiene" that gently encourage good health habits and succeed in not straying into didacticism. Funky, colorful mixed-media illustrations add texture and humor without diminishing the importance of the topics. Some readers may want to take an up-close look at the several imbedded illustrations, like the vintage anatomical diagrams. The illustrations also shed light on some of the routine practices of a check-up, and so for young readers nervous about doctor appointments, this text might just be the thing for what ails them. (Picture book. 4-7) (Kirkus Reviews)
