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The Hospital Book

The Hospital Book

Hardback original

Hardback (10 Mar 2023)

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Publisher's Synopsis

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 Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Book
A Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year
A Horn Book Fanfare Book
A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year
A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

Book information

ISBN: 9780823446650
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Imprint: Neal Porter Books
Pub date:
Edition: Hardback original
DEWEY: 813.6
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 40
Weight: 410g
Height: 239mm
Width: 288mm
Spine width: 11mm