Good-bye Tonsils! Author: Visit Amazon's Craig Hatkoff Page | Language: English | ISBN:
0142401331 | Format: EPUB
Good-bye Tonsils! Description
From Publishers Weekly
Juliana Lee Hatkoff and Craig Hatkoff tell youngsters what to expect in Good-Bye, Tonsils, illus. by Marilyn Mets. Beginning with the doctor's explanation of where tonsils are located in the mouth, the authors suggest books to prepare youngsters and a step-by-step list of the operation's proceedings, narrated by a girl patient. Despite the unpolished illustrations, this will be a valuable resource for parents of prospective patients.
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-Juliana has had a series of sore throats, and her doctor decides to remove her tonsils. She works up to the pending procedure by reading books and talking with a friend who has had multiple operations. The night before the ordeal, the family celebrates with a party. The authors work slowly through the day of the tonsillectomy, breaking down the schedule of events and acknowledging the child's fear. Readers follow her through recovery; she leaves the hospital in the afternoon and mends at home for a few days. The story ends on a high note with Juliana telling her friends about the experience, including the ice cream she was able to eat as well as being afraid. The authors include all the necessary information regarding a tonsillectomy in a comforting yet straightforward story. "A Note to Parents" lists basic guidelines for preparing a child for surgery. Mets's full-color illustrations aptly reflect the mood of the text. Most reassuring is the visual connection between Juliana and her father just before she undergoes anesthesia. Not as many children have their tonsils removed today as in the past, but this book is a good choice for those who face this experience.
Meghan R. Malone, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA
Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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- Age Range: 5 - 8 years
- Grade Level: Kindergarten - 3
- Series: Picture Puffin Books
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Puffin; Reprint edition (June 17, 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0142401331
- ISBN-13: 978-0142401330
- Product Dimensions: 9 x 9 x 0.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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