Looks like Leo has made a new friend. Ahhhhh his friend has a broken leg and Leo is signing his cast. That's so sweet of him. Wonder how the two met? Well it's a very interesting tale.......
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"You're In Good Paws"
Authored by Maureen Fergus
Illustrated by Kathryn Durst
* Age Range: 3-7
* Grade Level: PS-2
* Hardcover: 40 pages
* Publisher: Tundra Books
* Pub. Date: September 10, 2019
* Language: English
Praise
“For a child about to enter hospital for the first time, the contents of You’re in Good Paws actually provide a good overview of the various stages of care the child will encounter, from admission, through the various pre-op and post-op procedures, to being officially discharged." --CM Magazine
“With each read there is something new to find in the pictures, and the wry text makes it just as much fun for adults to read as it is for kids. Perfect for any kid worried about a trip to the doctor—or the vet.”--Kirkus Reviews
Unwrapping some sweet illustrations
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Unwrapping the Story
This is a delightful story that kids will love. Leo needs to go to the hospital for a tonsillectomy and he is kind of nervous. His parents accompany him the day of his surgery but they walk right by the Children's Hospital and enter into the Animal Hospital.
"Are you sure we went in the right door!" asked Leo.
"Of course I'm sure!" laughed his dad.
Then he presented Leo to the chicken at the admissions desk."
Leo goes through the standard procedures of checking in but with an animal twist...the chicken at admissions gives him an identification bracket and flea collar and his volunteer to guide him is a huge bear named Jamal.
Leo and his parents are directed into a waiting room full of injured and hurting animal patients. Nurse Lorraine, a very friendly cow, finally calls his name and takes him into a private examination room to give him a brief checkup before he meets his doctor who will perform the surgery. Leo is surprised that his doctor is a MOUSE! A tiny mouse named Dr. Stan. Oh my! Leo "worried about Dr. Stan's tiny size and lack of opposable thumbs."
Leo is prepared for his surgery by other kind and caring animals along the way. He wakes up in the recovery room wearing a large plastic cone just like the other patients. Does he really need that thing on? He is discharged, and after a few weeks has passed, he encounters another surprise as he starts school. His mother walks him past the Elementary School and signs him up for Obedience School!
"He is a little nervous, but his mom said, "Don't worry sweetheart. Your teacher will take good care of you..."
Kids will love this hilarious and fun story. It is a wonderful way to explain how a trip to the hospital can be a positive experience and not a scary one. The fact that the hospital staff is kind and very efficient defuses any worry or anxiety that may arise about being put in their care. The illustrations are detailed, animated and so expressive. The book is teaming with imagination and humour thus making this a wonderful story to share and use as a catalyst for discussion about going to the hospital.
I highly recommend this book.
Storywraps Rating - 5 +++ HUGS!!!!!
Meet the author
Maureen is an award winning author of books for kids of all ages. Her books have been translated into a dozen languages, optioned for film and adapted for stage. Her picture books include Invisibill and The Day Santa Stopped Believing in Harold; her novels include The Gypsy King trilogy. When not writing, Maureen runs, reads, bikes, bakes, works and hangs out with her husband, three kids and Buddy the Wonder Dog.
About the illustrator
KATHRYN DURST is a graduate of Sheridan College in Ontario, Canada. With a background in animation, she has interned with Pixar Animation Studios in addition to working with various children's book publishers. When she is not illustrating books like Merry Christmas, Mary Christmas and Vlad the World's Worst Vampire, she may be found playing the accordion, growing vegetables, folk dancing, or putting on shadow puppet shows. She lives in Toronto, Canada with her grumpy mini dachshund named Chili Dog.
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