This photographic book looks at what happens when a child has to go to hospital. It provides an ideal starting point for young children and adults to discuss first experiences, and explore the confusing and potentially worrying feelings that a child may experience when visiting the hospital for the first time. 'The Big Day' series is aimed at helping young children to understand and cope with change. Using simple sentences, the books offer guidance through first experiences such as moving house, starting school and the arrival of a new baby.

 

This book is part of a book series called The Big Day .

There are 24 pages in this book. This book was published 2011 by Hachette Children's Group .

Nicola Barber is an experienced author and editor of children's non-fiction books. Camilla Lloyd is an experienced author and editor of children's non-fiction.

This book has the following chapters: Feeling unwell Seeing the doctor At the hospital Staying overnight On the ward Finding out what's wrong Having an operation Visitors Going home Hospital words