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Nita goes to hospital

By Henriette Barkow

After an unexpected accident, Nita discovers hospital might not be as frightening as she imagined.

reassuring realistic informative gentle

Genres

Realistic Fiction Feelings/Wellbeing Health/Lifestyle

What is Nita goes to hospital about?

Nita is walking home when a car hits her, leaving her with a broken leg. Soon she is taken to hospital, where doctors and nurses examine her and decide how to help. Nita feels worried, but she learns what will happen and finds the courage to be brave. With colourful illustrations and clear, simple language, this dual-language story follows Nita through her first hospital experience and helps young children understand what to expect if they ever need medical care.

About the author

Henriette Barkow is a well-known author who loves writing exciting and inspiring stories for children. Her popular book, 'Clever Cakes,' tells the tale of a clever girl who uses her wits to solve problems. Henriette enjoys making her stories fun and easy to read, so everyone can enjoy them and learn something new.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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