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Going to the Hospital by Anne Civardi is an educational children's book that gently introduces young readers to the experience of visiting a hospital. It follows the story of a child undergoing a hospital visit, highlighting the various procedures and friendly staff encountered. The book aims to demystify the hospital environment, providing reassurance and knowledge to alleviate any fears.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in helping young children understand what to expect during a hospital visit. With its gentle and reassuring narrative, it's ideal for easing anxieties and providing clear information in an engaging manner, making it a valuable educational resource for parents, teachers, and little ones alike.

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Going to the Hospital by Anne Civardi provides a reassuring introduction to the idea of going to the hospital.

This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to get little children used to the concept of hospital visits. The text is clear and reassuring, explaining each part of the process in a straightforward manner.

Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations accompany the text, filled with gentle humour and interesting details that encourage discussion and engagement with young readers.

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    Going to School by Anne Civardi is a reassuring introduction to the idea of starting school. This book gently introduces young children to the idea of going to school for the first time. The simple, reassuring text explains what to expect, and the charming illustrations by Stephen Cartwright are full of fun details to look at and talk about together....
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  • Going to the Hospital
    Going to the Hospital by Anne Civardi provides a reassuring introduction to the idea of going to the hospital. This charmingly illustrated book is a perfect way to get little children used to the concept of hospital visits. The text is clear and reassuring, explaining each part of the process in a straightforward manner. Stephen Cartwright's timeless illustrations accompany the...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781474992077

Publisher: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 August 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Usborne Publishing Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
  • Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright
  • Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 16

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