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The hospital book / by Lisa Brown.

Brown, Lisa, 1972- (author,, illustrator.).

Summary:

A young girl with appendicitis recounts her strange and scary trip to the hospital, and the nine times she cried--and a few times when she did not.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780823446650 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 0823446654 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Holiday House, [2023]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"A Neal Porter Book."
Target Audience Note:
Ages 4 to 8. Holiday House.
Grades K-1. Holiday House.
Subject: Appendicitis > Fiction.
Courage > Fiction.
Hospitals > Fiction.
Fear > Fiction.

Available copies

  • 2 of 3 copies available at Kenton County.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Covington Branch E BROWN L (Text) 33126025110507 Easy Available -
Erlanger Branch E BROWN L (Text) 33126025110580 Easy Checked out 04/27/2024
Independence Branch E BROWN L (Text) 33126025110572 Easy Available -

  • Baker & Taylor
    A young girl with appendicitis recounts her strange and scary trip to the hospital, and the nine times she cried--and a few times when she did not.
  • Baker & Taylor
    This comforting and reassuring book for even the youngest patients follows a little girl’s hospital experience, from arrival through diagnosis, anesthesia and recovery. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
  • Random House, Inc.
    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 Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection

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