{"product_id":"the-hospital-book-9780823446650","title":"The Hospital Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eGoing to the hospital can be strange and scary, but this book will comfort and reassure even the youngest patient.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen a little girl develops a bad stomach ache, it's time to go to the hospital. We follow her experience from arrival through diagnosis, anesthesia, and recovery \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLisa Brown is a graphic novelist as well as a picture book creator whose talents inform the design of this book chock full of speech bubbles that will delight kids and parents alike. This is a funny, accessible, and above all comforting tale of a very scary experience in the life of any child. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith illustrations brimming with action reminiscent of Richard Scarry, Lisa Brown once again creates a story full of humor and empathy that will delight and comfort most any kid fearful about a hospital visit. Fans of her hugely successful \u003ci\u003eThe Airport Book\u003c\/i\u003e will instantly recognize the girl and her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Chicago Public Library 'Best of the Best' Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e A Horn Book Fanfare Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLisa Brown is a New York Times bestselling illustrator, author, and cartoonist. Her work includes a slew of illustrated books including The Airport Book, Goldfish Ghost by Lemony Snicket; Picture the Dead with Adele Griffin; and Mummy Cat by Marcus Ewert. Her first graphic novel, The Phantom Twin, received a starred review from Booklist. For adults, Long Story Short is a collection of comic strips about classic novels. She lives in San Francisco and teaches in the illustration department of the California College of the Art.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Neal Porter Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50600750973202,"sku":"9780823446650","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0923d55c-e849-499d-94d0-927e466327f2.jpg?v=1732215971","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hospital-book-9780823446650","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}