Meet a Doctor! (In Our Neighborhood)
by Annmarie Anderson (Author) Lisa Hunt (Illustrator)
Many people help in our community! Doctors are the people who know how to heal us.
Theo and Emma were playing soccer after school when Theo slipped and fractured his ankle. Then a trip to the emergency room brought the pair together with Dr. Gomez-an ER doctor who specializes in pediatrics. Share the excitement as Dr. Gomez gets Theo feeling good as new-and gives the kids a first-hand look at a doctor's job.
ABOUT THIS SERIES: Meet Emma and Theo, two best friends who share a neighborhood-as well as curious minds and adventuresome spirits! Join in the excitement as these fun-loving friends meet a variety of community helpers and learn the ins-and-outs of their very important jobs. Each story is told from the point of view of either Emma or Theo in an engaging narrative that combines fiction and nonfiction text. Beautiful illustrations and real-life photos contribute to the fun. Add in a detailed map, a Q&A with a community helper, as well as tips and tools, and you've got a series of books that kids won't want to put down!
Key features:
- An illustrated, fun adventure with Theo and Emma keeps readers engaged.
- Nonfiction sidebars illustrated with real photos enhance the story and provide key information about each community helper.
- A map of the neighborhood helps situate each character within the community.
- A Q&A with the community helper exposes readers to a fun nonfiction text feature while providing key information.
- A photo guide shows tools used at work by each community helper.
- Leveled text with bitesize information makes these books accessible to young readers.- Topic encourages excitement and respect for community helpers.
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Gr 2-4—Emma and Theo explore their community in the context of different careers, such as librarianship, teaching, nursing, and more. Each job is explored as if children were encountering the worker in everyday situations. For example, in Meet a Librarian!, Emma and Theo meet their librarian, Mr. Pal, because they need to visit the library for their science project. Mr. Pal shows them how to use online databases, navigate the Dewey Decimal system, and scan their books, giving a realistic portrayal of daily duties. Each book provides a mock interview with the worker, as well as job-specific tips, such as how to address an envelope to be mailed (shared by Daniel, the mail carrier) and a nurse's tips for how to stay safe and healthy. This series shines in every way: diversity is reflected in the illustrations, text, and captions. Detailed photos create visual interest while providing fast facts; and children who experience physical disabilities are positively featured. VERDICT This series is versatile and fun to read, uplifts diverse experiences, and is an all-around slam dunk for any collection.
Copyright 2021 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.JNF024000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | General
Hospitals
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