A Trip to the Hospital

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SHORT-LISTED: 2022 CBCA Book of the Year, Award for New Illustrator Going to hospital might seem scary or worrying - you might be hurt, you might feel sick or maybe you just have to visit a friend. But don't be worried! Hospitals are amazing places filled with clever people all doing incredible things, including making you feel better. Follow Momo, Rani and Henry on three very different adventures inside a busy children's hospital. A picture book that shows children all the interesting things that happen inside a hospital, helping them feel safe and secure, and ready for their first visit. 'A friendly introduction to the idea of hospitals and what might happen in them ... A good book for parents to use as a starting point for talking to kids about hospitals.' Books+Publishing 'A timely and important book.' Reading Time

Freda Chiu is an author and illustrator from Sydney, Australia. As well as illustrating children's books, her work spans comics, editorial and retail graphics. Outside her art practice, Freda lectures in Illustration at the University of Technology Sydney. A Trip to the Hospital is her debut picture book.

'There are many things to love about Chiu's bright and dynamic debut picture book. The clear, simple language; the inclusiveness of the illustrations (workers, visitors, patients and families); the breadth of information, covering emergency visits, scheduled operations, recovery and rehabilitation; and the person-centred focus and capabilities of hospital staff. Chiu spent time researching the book with the team at Liverpool Hospital's paediatric ward and emergency department, and it shows. Some of the team are even illustrated as characters. The inclusion of a 'Did you know?' page at the back of the book highlights related facts and achievements of Australian doctors and scientists. This is a timely and important book, especially with the pandemic still looming but also for long afterwards.' Reading Time 'Talented Sydney-based author and illustrator Freda Chiu's first picture book is timely, providing a reassuring introduction to hospitals for children ... Design to allay fears and be comforting in an often new and overwhelming environment, Chiu, with her lovely bright pictures of friendly nurses and doctors, brilliantly succeeds in bringing not only reassurance but delight to little readers who might need to spend time in hospital ... the ideal antidote to worry for both children and their parents.' The Chronicle 'A tribute to the health workers who work with kids. Chiu's research included consulting with doctors and hospital staff to ensure accuracy, and her book introduces readers to healthcare "superheroes" -- including a paediatrician, porter, physiotherapist and paramedic.' The West Australian