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Cover of Book Review I Wonder What Ill Be! Doctor, Nurse, Vet An Inspiring Childrens Book About Careers In Helping Others (AM R...

Book Review I Wonder What Ill Be! Doctor, Nurse, Vet An Inspiring Childrens Book About Careers In Helping Others (AM R...

by Daisy McClain

Book Details

Publisher:S Books
Published:2008-06-09
Pages:36
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1419694766

Reading Info

Age Range:5-6

About This Book

My Hero, My Dad, The Nurse is a colorful children's book about a little boy who ponders different career choices, but decides that he wants to follow his dad's example, and become a nurse. In this book, adults as well as children are introduced to the idea that nursing is a rewarding career that is not gender specific. Nursing is a career choice full of opportunities for men and women. My Hero, My Dad The Nurse is based on the expertise and research of its author, Dr. Maggie Thurmond Dorsey, RN.

Our Review

This heartwarming story introduces young readers to the world of nursing through a child's admiring perspective, celebrating caregiving professions while gently challenging gender stereotypes. A young boy considers various career paths but finds his greatest inspiration in watching his father provide compassionate patient care at the hospital. The narrative naturally showcases nursing skills like taking vital signs and offering comfort, making the medical field accessible and appealing to curious minds. Vibrant illustrations bring hospital scenes to life while depicting diverse patients and healthcare professionals working together.

What makes this book particularly valuable is its authentic representation of male nurses, based on the author's own nursing expertise and research. Children see nursing portrayed as a skilled profession requiring both knowledge and empathy, where men excel alongside women in providing essential care. This story will especially resonate with families where parents work in healthcare or with children curious about helping professions. The positive father-son relationship and inclusive message about career choices create a meaningful reading experience that expands young readers' understanding of who can be a caregiver.

Themes

Male nurses

Subjects

Male nurses