The Hospital Book

Written by Lisa Brown

A young girl faces her fears during a hospital visit.

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40 pages· 1,001 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl's stomach ache leads to a hospital adventure, where she navigates the unknown from diagnosis to recovery. With humor and empathy, this tale transforms a daunting experience into a comforting journey. Will she find courage amidst the chaos? Discover how a scary trip becomes a story of resilience and reassurance, filled with lively illustrations and engaging speech bubbles. Perfect for easing young minds about hospital visits, this book offers a gentle exploration of bravery and healing.

From the publisher

Going to the hospital can be strange and scary, but this book will comfort and reassure even the youngest patient. When a little girl develops a bad stomach ache, it’s time to go to the hospital. We follow her experience from arrival through diagnosis, anesthesia, and recovery Lisa Brown is a graphic novelist as well as a picture book creator whose talents inform the design of this book chock full of speech bubbles that will delight kids and parents alike. This is a funny, accessible, and above all comforting tale of a very scary experience in the life of any child. With illustrations brimming with action reminiscent of Richard Scarry, Lisa Brown once again creates a story full of humor and empathy that will delight and comfort most any kid fearful about a hospital visit. Fans of her hugely successful The Airport Book will instantly recognize the girl and her family. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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