圖書名稱:What Does Super Jonny Do When Mum Gets Sick? (UK version)
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.
Why do DOCTORS buy Super Jonny for their waiting rooms?
1. They LOVE the message. (It's suitable for ALL AGES!).
2. It TEACHES patients about hospitals
3. It is suitable for ALL PATIENTS (multi-disciplinary).
4. They LOVE the fact that teachers can use Super Jonny to support a patient's family.
5. It has great reviews from 3 sectors.
Why do TEACHERS buy Super Jonny for their schools?
1. Although the story is about Mum, it applies to ANY family member (Mum, Dad, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle).
2. THEMES include problem solving, critical thinking, persistence and empathy.
3. The question page LINKS to the common core (U.S), England, and NZ
4. Super Jonny can be used in the classroom.
Super Jonny also includes a page of suggestions, which would help ANY PATIENT preparing for a hospital admission.
For more info see sickmom.org
Suitable for ages 2-9 years (because of subject matter).
Join Super Jonny and his sidekick Bear, as they go to the hospital to investigate. Discover who the people working in the hospital are and what they do. Enjoy watching Jonny try to help his Mom. You will be amazed at the answer!
Super Jonny is a delightful story, which tackles a difficult topic, in a light way.
This is a story which empowers kids with a sick relative. It is recommended by health professionals. Mom is in hospital, and her diagnosis is not mentioned, so this book is suitable for any mother whether she is in hospital due to sickness or trauma.
Teachers recommend Super Jonny for classroom use. At the rear of the book is a page of questions which teachers and parents can use to further a child's understanding of what it is like to be in hospital and how the student can help.
The U.S.version links to the Common Core. Whilst the U.K. version links to the English national curriculum.
The professional illustrations capture a child searching for answers, in a humorous and childlike manner.
At the rear of the book is a sheet entitled:
Preparing for a hospital admission: 5 tips for chronically ill mums. This ensures that women who know they are going into hospital, have some supplies on hand when their children visit. This list of simple suggestions could also be filled by any other adult wanting to help a Mum who is suddenly in hospital.
Suitable for ages 2-10 years (because of subject matter).