The hospital The inside story

Christle Nwora

Book - 2022

"It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this nonfiction story for kids. This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr. Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr. Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theaters. Set over the course of one day, you'll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including: A couple having a new baby, a boy getting a cast for his broken arm, and a woman on her way to have an operation. As you turn the pages of this b...ook, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work together--see who prepares the food in the cafeteria, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break. Once you've read this book you'll realize hospitals are full of heroes!"--

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Subjects
Genres
Informational works
Illustrated works
Published
New York : Neon Squid 2022.
Language
English
Main Author
Christle Nwora (author)
Other Authors
Ginnie Hsu (illustrator)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
64 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Audience
Ages 6-8
Grades 2-3
ISBN
9781684492046
  • Introduction
  • A beacon in the night
  • Arriving in reception
  • Feeding a hungry hospital
  • Breakfast in bed
  • A tour of the hospital
  • Taking blood
  • The testing team
  • A trip to the clinic
  • An exciting wait
  • Getting ready for an operation
  • The operation room
  • In the playroom
  • Physical therapy
  • Ambulance to the rescue!
  • Getting to the hospital
  • The hustle and bustle of the ER
  • Getting an X-ray
  • The radiology department
  • At the pharmacy
  • Meet your little sister
  • Intensive care
  • A team effort
  • The laundry room
  • Time for a break
  • How's everyone doing?
  • Good night.
Review by Booklist Review

With bright, busy art and a lively approach, this picture book introduces many services hospitals provide. Following the author's upbeat foreword, the narrative presents a day at a hospital through the experiences of a wide range of adults, children, patients, and staff. For example, Tessa, who's due to give birth, and her partner, Omari, highlight check-in procedures, the maternity ward, and welcoming a new baby. Readers learn about the operating room while Hira has an appendectomy. After falling on the playground, Kevin is treated by paramedics in an ambulance and then at the hospital for a broken arm. Abundant other topics span outpatient-clinic and mental-health services, the ER, the kitchen, and more. Interspersed throughout are explanations of medical equipment, hospital staff (e.g., anesthesiologist, pharmacist), and common procedures, like drawing blood. The somewhat text-dense pages incorporate direct-address and peppy commentary, and the explanations of scientific concepts range from more detailed--like the discussion of radiology--to more general. While the volume of info nearly overwhelms, it should also pique interest and perhaps allay fears, including for first-time patients or visitors.

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Review by School Library Journal Review

Gr 1--3--Hospitals can be scary--especially for kids. There are so many unknowns, so many rules, so many new people and things! But Nwora, a doctor at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD, and Hsu ease some of those fears by revealing the mysteries of the institution. They introduce a range of scenarios children might encounter over the course of a day, from checking in at reception to eating in the cafeteria to getting an X-ray to new babies being born. These stories are arranged chronologically, from morning until evening, and they showcase some time-sensitive elements, such as "morning labs" and evening patient checks. The illustrated vignettes are colorful without being intimidating or saccharine. Hsu's engaging artwork complements Nwora's simple and clear text, written in a tone meant to appeal to young readers. There are reassurances and reminders that will help children feel more confident and comfortable with the hospital. Included in the end materials are a glossary and index, to answer some of the questions that may pop up, too. VERDICT For libraries looking to satisfy young minds interested health sciences or looking to meet community needs, this is a book that will bring peace during anxious times.--Jessica Schriver

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