Cricket Helps Out: Understanding Appendicitis

This inviting chapter book series explores health topics through the friendly lens of therapy dogs. Follow an adorable therapy dog helping a child through appendicitis, with strong messages of empathy, kindness, and courage. Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences--from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children's Center.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Published: 08/08/2023
ISBN: 9781945564987
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.32d