The Hospital: The Inside Story (Inside Story)

by Christle Nwora (Author) Ginnie Hsu (Illustrator)

The Hospital: The Inside Story (Inside Story)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Inside Story

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

- A woman on her way to have an operation

As you turn the pages of this book, 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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School Library Journal

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

Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Review quotes

With bright, busy art and a lively approach, this picture book introduces many services hospitals provide. . . it should also pique interest and perhaps allay fears, including for first-time patients or visitors. — Booklist

Flying ambulances, stretchers and X-ray machines - no corner of the hospital is left unexplored in this joyfully informative book, ideal for prospective young patients and curious minds alike. — The i newspaper

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. — School Library Journal

Christle Nwora

Dr. Christle Nwora works at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. She is also part of the Black Girl White Coat initiative, which provides mentorship and support for people of color working in medicine. She dreams of a future where all people are able to enjoy their healthiest and happiest lives!

Ginnie Hsu is an illustrator, designer, animator, maker, and educator living in upstate New York, where she teaches illustration at the University of Syracuse. Her love for drawing began in her childhood in Taiwan, and her work is often inspired by everyday life, nature, travel, and old artifacts she randomly finds. She loves mixing new and traditional media to create magic for all. Her publishing clients include Quarto, Old Dungate Press, Henry Holt, and Feiwel and Friends.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781684492046
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Neon Squid
Publication date
April 05, 2022
Series
Inside Story
BISAC categories
JNF024020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
JNF051030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Anatomy & Physiology
JNF024030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | First Aid
Library of Congress categories
Employees
Hospitals

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