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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains the roles of nurses, medical assistants, doctors, child life specialists, social workers, health educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and radiologic technicians.; Ages 7-12
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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…
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Hospital patient Filbert MacFee transforms himself into a series of animals to avoid some unpleasant medical procedures, making the nurses so frustrated that he is finally allowed to go home.
| Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Friday, May 17, 2024 |
From visiting a relative to having an operation, find out what really goes on inside a hospital--and meet some of the amazing people who work there.
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This is a book offering support for young children when a brother or sister is in hospital. It explores the emotions that go through children's minds when a sibling is in hospital.
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A hospital courtyard garden and a vivid imagination are a haven for a young boy as he waits for his baby sister to be well enough to join him.; Noah and his family are living in The Children's Hospital because his new sister, Jessica, was born with a serious medical condition. Normal family life is…
A hospital courtyard garden and a vivid imagination are a haven for a young boy as he waits for his baby sister to be well enough to join him.; Noah and his family are living in The Children's Hospital because his new sister, Jessica, was born with a serious medical condition. Normal family life is…
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Il y a les petits et les gros bobos... Pour les gros, on va à l'hôpital. Les infirmiers, les aides-soignants et les docteurs sont là pour s'occuper des patients. Ils auscultent, examinent et cherchent le bon traitement pour guérir les gens. C'est parti pour une visite guidée de l'hôpital !
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Sophie is a strong and brave little girl who talks about how she had cancer at a very young age. Sophie takes you on a journey of her time at the hospital, her battle with cancer and a brief period of her life after, in remission. She is excited to share her story with other children to help them b…
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Research has shown that building resilience in the face of adversity or challenges helps children and young people develop effective coping strategies and improve long-term outcomes across a spectrum of illnesses. You Are So Much More reminds children who have gone through or are going through an i…
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Toby loves his big sister Clemmie. She always looks after him and he looks after her - even when her disability means she has to go to hospital again. But they still find ways to have fun together - and their story will help encourage children facing a similar situation. Toby and Clemmie first appe…
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This illustrated book deals with the fightening prospect of going back to school and the inner worries of a little girl coming to terms with her anxiety. The books helps parents explain to their child what they are feeling and presents counselling techniques to help overcome anxious feelings.
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Mine de rien, une opération, c'est toujours une aventure importante, qui fait un peu peur mais qui fait grandir...
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Little Bunny has a problem and he doesn't know how to solve it. Sometimes things in a little bunny's life can feel so hard. So Big Bunny has an idea. "I have an idea. I'd like you to talk to Some Bunny. Some Bunny is a therapist." Some Bunny To Talk To presents therapy in a way that is simple, dire…
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From debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear is a sweet picture book with advice for children and adults for dealing with a sick friend.; When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The actor …
| BC Children's and Women's Family Library | On Loan, due Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | ||
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Follow Tracy as she has a tracheostomy inserted and makes lots of new friends.
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Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Maggie learns about what happens before, during, and after an operation, and the surgical team who will be taking care of her.
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A realistic, photograph-based storybook to prepare children for an operation. Monkey has a few tests, general anesthetic, and an operation. When he wakes up, he rests, has a snack, and meets with a play specialist. Developed in partnership with the UK's National Health Service.; Ages 2-7
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Whether your brain buzzes around the room like a bee or tells you to be loud and roar like a lion, celebrate the many things it can be! Take a journey by way of a child's favorite animals and learn how your brain interacts with the world around you.; This sensory-seeking celebration shines a light …
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This illustrated easy-to-read book is a tool to explain Mitochondrial disease to the people in your community: in your child's classroom, with neighbors, extended family members and friends. About children with all degrees of abilities, it helps them understand the variable issues that children wit…
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