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Going to the hospital

By Anne Civardi

What really happens behind hospital doors? One child discovers a surprising, not-so-boring world of care.

reassuring · informative · friendly · gently humorous

Genres

Non-fiction Health/Lifestyle Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Going to the hospital about?

Going to hospital for the first time can feel strange, but knowing what will happen can make it easier. Follow a young child through a hospital visit, from arriving at reception and meeting doctors and nurses to having tests and receiving care. Friendly explanations and detailed illustrations show the different rooms, equipment and people they may see. With gentle humour and reassuring details, this book helps children understand hospital visits and talk about their own feelings and 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

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2005

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