Children's Nonfiction New Experience
The Doctor and You
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Initial publish date
- Feb 2001
- Category
- New Experience
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550376722
- Publish Date
- Feb 2001
- List Price
- $8.95
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Out of print
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Description
The Doctor and You is for any child who will make a trip to a doctor's office, hospital or health clinic.This book familiarizes children with some of the medical tools they might encounter during their visit, making them more comfortable with doctors.
About the author
Diane Swanson has been researching and writing nature books for children for over 25 years. Her work has been recognized with many awards, including the Orbis Pictus Award for Outstanding Nonfiction for Children. Her titles have been regularly selected for the “our choice” list by the Canadian Children’s Book Centre. A frequent guest speaker at conferences on nature for kids, she lives in Victoria, B.C.
Editorial Reviews
“... pediatricians would do well to stock it in their waiting rooms.” —Quill and Quire
“... provides just the information [children] need.” —San Diego Family Magazine
“... A presentation made lively through, color, typography and layout takes the serious edge off a topic of obvious significance to children.” —CM Reviews
“A great book for any young child ... a good choice for any elementary school library.”—Resource Links
“This is a well-intentioned and well-organized introduction to a doctor's office visit.” —Horn Book
“A 'must-buy' for all librarians.” —Appraisal: Science Books for Young People
“Presented in a positive, comforting, and honest manner ...”—Books for Growing Minds
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