Going to the Doctor (Usborne First Experiences) [Paperback]

Anne Civardi (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Series: Usborne First Experiences

Each title in the "First Experiences" series introduces very young children, in an amusing and friendly way, to a situation they might find themselves in for the first time. The use of simple vocabulary also enables slightly older children to read the books for themselves. The series aims to offer just the right amount of information and provide an opportunity for children and adults to share new experiences, while the illustrations are packed with things for children to look for and talk about.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Paperback: 16 pages
• Publisher: Usborne Books; 2nd edition (October 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0746041179
• ISBN-13: 978-0746041178
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,648,062 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Anne Civardi is an experienced author and editor of children's non-fiction, with a degree in sculpture.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars simple but entertaining, May 14, 2000

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Sylvia Rubinsztain - See all my reviews

This review is from: Going to the Doctor (Usborne First Experiences) (Paperback)

This book is good for 2 to 3 year olds. The illustrations resemble real life. The children in my class enjoyed it.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very helpful, January 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Going to the Doctor (Usborne First Experiences) (Paperback)

After I read the book to my child a few times, he handled his next visit to the doctor noticeably better than in the past.

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive and mostly true-to-life, July 18, 2011

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dischdelfink (chapel hill, nc) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Going to the Doctor (First Experiences) (Paperback)

I have been looking for books about doctors/hospitals because my 2yr old wants to know what her Daddy does at work. So I was NOT looking for books that are about or even mention being scared of going to the doctor-- she is not scared of doctors whatsoever and I did not even want that possibility to arise in her imagination. This is a great book in that respect-- it is not about how doctors are not scary, etc... it's just about what happens when you go there! I've found that telling my kids not to be scared of something simply makes them think that there is something to possibly be scared of. So we don't use that language when it comes to doctors, dentists, etc.
Most of the scenarios are very true-to-life, which was also important for my needs. The main things that are different from (most) real doctor's offices is that this book does not show any nurses and the exams take place in the doc's office as opposed to an exam room! So, those elements were a tiny bit disappointing, but other than that, it's pretty realistic and uses the real terms like otoscope and immunizations. These are words that our kids know, so that is really nice reinforcement. My daughter's favorite part is the chest/throat exam. My favorite part is the beleaguered mom with the screaming infant in the waiting room.
Definitely a great book if you want a friendly, simple story about what goes on at the pediatrician's office.