Going to the doctor, the dentist and hospital is quite scary - and that's just for adults! For children, who have little knowledge of what's going on, it is even more intimidating. These books all have reassuring messages about visiting various health professionals.
Elliot's emergency
Andrea Beck
Elliot is a stuffed-toy moose with a loose thread! All of his friends band together to help fix him.
Reviewed by Annie.
Going to the doctor Anne Civardi; edited by Michelle Bates; illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
A great book that contains realistic and detailed information about visiting these health professionals.
Reviewed by Annie.
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Jim's lion
Russell Hoban; illustrated by Ian Andrew
Jim is in hospital and is seriously ill. He is worried about surgery and not being able to return from his dreams. Nurse Bami, from Africa, helps him imagine an animal who will find him and bring him back. Jim's Finder is a lion, who gives him the strength to face surgery and recover.
Recommended for ages 4 +.
Reviewed by Annie.
Next please
Ernst Jandl and Norman Junge
This is a very simple book for younger children which shows a group of five toys waiting for their turn with the doctor behind the closed door. Each time one of them is called it leaves behind the others to wait for the door to open and the repaired toy to return as good as new.
This book is particularly good for younger children as the text is very succinct and the images are simplistic yet appealing.
Recommended for ages 2 +.
Reviewed by Erika.
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I don't want to go to hospital
Tony Ross
The Little Princess is back - this time she needs an operation to have something removed from her nose. She runs and hides because she doesn't want to go - but eventually is found. Then she wants to return - because she was treated as a Princess there!
Reviewed by Annie.
Bandaged Bear and the broken bones
Cory Taylor and Peter Townsen
Bandaged Bear tells his friend about his trip to the hospital and how he got all his bandages.
Reviewed by Annie.
Felix feels better
Rosemary Wells
Felix has eaten too much chocolate and stayed up too late. His mother can't help so calls in Doctor Duck. Felix is afraid of going to the doctor, but Doctor Duck is wonderful.
Reviewed by Annie.
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