{"title":"Patricia McCormack","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatricia McCormack\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts engaging stories for young readers, inviting them into imaginative worlds filled with warmth and adventure. Her books often explore relatable experiences, encouraging empathy and curiosity in children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a gentle and reassuring tone, McCormack’s stories like \u003cem\u003eOlivia's Hospital Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e support children through challenging moments, making her works comforting companions for little ones navigating new situations.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"olivias-hospital-adventure-by-patricia-mccormack-9798187578047","title":"Olivia's Hospital Adventure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs your child preparing for surgery and wondering what their hospital day might be like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Olivia and her cuddly rabbit, Pip, as they pack a hospital bag, meet the people who will care for her, ask important questions and discover what happens before an operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith warmth, gentle humour and reassuring illustrations, \u003cem\u003eOlivia's Hospital Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e introduces children to experiences they may encounter on surgery day, including meeting the hospital team, wearing a gown and meeting the anaesthetic mask. Along the way, Olivia learns that it is okay to feel unsure and take every new experience \u003cstrong\u003eone small step at a time\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCreated for children aged \u003cstrong\u003e4-9\u003c\/strong\u003e, this comforting picture book can help parents and caregivers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ebegin calm, age-appropriate conversations about surgery\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eencourage children to share their questions and worries\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eintroduce unfamiliar hospital experiences in a gentle way\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ehelp children feel informed, included and supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also includes a special \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Bravery\u003c\/strong\u003e for children to celebrate their hospital adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA warm and reassuring story for families preparing for an upcoming surgery, because bravery does not mean never feeling worried. Sometimes, it simply means taking the next small step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67632996024556,"sku":"9798187578047","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798187578047-olivia-s-hospital-adventure-1.jpg?v=1791152358"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/patricia-mccormack.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}