The Hospital Book
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 1981

The Hospital Book

Written by James Howe

Discover what awaits on a child's first hospital visit.

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94 pages
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A child's first hospital visit can be daunting, but this engaging guide eases fears by introducing young readers to the caring professionals and fascinating equipment they'll encounter. What surprises await in this new world?

From the publisher

Going to the hospital for the first time will be easier for children if they know what to expect when they get there. This award-winning book introduces them to the various professionals who will take care of them during their visit. It describeswhat certain pieces of equipment do and how they are used. “A must for sharing between a hospital-bound child and his or her parents.”–Booklist.

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor (1981)
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Format
Hardcover
Pages
94
Reading age
6–99+
Audience
Picture
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Book details

Publication
Published
April 28, 1994
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688127312

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