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Going to the doctor

By Anne Civardi

A not-so-boring doctor’s visit reveals surprising checks—and a tiny yellow duck hiding nearby.

reassuring · friendly · informative · playful

Genres

Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Going to the doctor about?

A young child visits the doctor for a check-up and discovers what happens at each stage of the appointment. From arriving at the surgery and waiting to being weighed, examined and listened to, every part of the visit is explained simply and reassuringly. Stephen Cartwright’s lively illustrations are packed with details to spot and discuss, including a little yellow duck hidden on every page. A friendly introduction to doctors, medical checks and unfamiliar experiences.

About the author

Anne Civardi is a well-loved author who has written many books for children. She is best known for the ‘Usborne First Experiences’ series, which helps young readers learn about everyday events. Anne enjoys making stories that are fun and easy to understand, inspiring children to discover the joy of reading.

Pages

16 pages

Reading age

Board Book (0-3)

This edition

2005

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