My Emergency
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 1 – 3Copyright 2023
Reviewed
Reading Level Grades 2-3Interest Level Grades 1 – 3Copyright 2023
ReviewedFor some people, being ready for a medical emergency is part of their everyday life. Learn about common conditions that might impact young readers and their friends. Simple and approachable text teaches about the condition, the warning signs, and what readers can do to help in an emergency. Make emergencies more manageable with this approachable text that encourages empathy.
What do you do when something scary happens? Aiming to prepare children for health crises and alarming situations where emotions run high, each situation presented is explained in easy-to-understand terms with photographs that are realistic without causing readers undue stress. There are diverse people depicted in these situations – each experiencing their respective emergency. The best inclusion here is that of autistic distress, which is addressed with helpful, factual information and without stigma. VERDICT Families looking to prepare themselves for health emergencies that children might personally experience can rely on these books to help alleviate stress with age-appropriate explanations.
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