Description

Hospitals can be scary. Would you like to help but don't know how?

Here's a little story that can show you the way.

Jonny is a little superhero with a BIG problem. His Mum is sick. How can he help?
JOIN Jonny and Bear, as they go to the hospital to investigate.
LEARN who the staff working in the hospital are and what they do.
DISCOVER Jonny's secret weapon

Includes bonus material:

* A question page for teachers and families to facilitate a discussion about helping out. Recommended by teachers as being suitable for children from 3years - 99+ The themes and questions align with the common core. Therefore, this book may be a useful resource for teachers to use in the classroom.

* A page for parents with long term illness entitled "Preparing for a hospital admission: 5 tips for chronically ill moms."

As a radiographer, Simone Colwill saw patients grappling with what to tell their children and how to reassure them. Then she got sick herself. Super Jonny was inspired by her own journey and the way her son learned to cope.

If there's one book you need to reach for when Mum or Dad is hospitalised for any reason, this is it,

Here's what the critics are saying:

Book Sellers New Zealand, "I found this book totally inspirational. ...This is a wonderful story and will help many people."

Barbara Murison (children's literature expert), "The whole book both in text and illustration, radiates with cheerfulness, and will be a useful resource for families."

Marineke G, (curriculum advisor, Auckland College of Education). "Lively and appealing illustrations convey a humorous and positive tone, without diminishing the author's purpose to assist a child with a sick relative. ...I look forward to sharing this picture book with teachers and children."

Discover now why doctors and teachers recommend this book