At the Hospital: A Shine-a-Light Book
A shine-a-light book Series
What’s inside...
The Shine-A-Light series of books is designed for children aged 3 and up, uncovering hidden images and facts about various places and topics when light is shone behind the pages. This specific book explores the inner workings of a hospital, from operating theatres to cafeterias, and introduces children to what happens during a hospital stay through beautifully illustrated scenes and hidden images revealed by light.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think happens in a hospital?
How do you think doctors and nurses help the patients?
What are some ways we can stay healthy to avoid going to the hospital?
Can you name any tools that doctors use, and what they’re used for?
If you were a doctor, how would you help people feel better?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and warm tone when discussing hospital-related matters to make the topic feel safe and approachable.
Encourage your child to express any feelings or fears about hospitals, validating their emotions and providing comfort.
Relate book content to any personal experiences your family may have had to make it more tangible for the child.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to delve deeper into their thoughts and understanding.
Praise your child's curiosity and encourage questions throughout your reading time to foster a love for learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the role of healthcare professionals
Explanation: The book provides an engaging exploration of what doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers do in hospitals.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate and respect the contributions of healthcare workers in their community.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fear of hospitals
Explanation: By showing what happens in a hospital in a clear and friendly way, the book helps demystify the hospital environment for children.
Real-World Application: This can help reduce anxiety if the child needs to visit a hospital, making such experiences less intimidating.
Example Lesson: Importance of health and hygiene
Explanation: The book highlights various health practices performed in hospitals to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Real-World Application: Children can adopt good hygiene habits such as washing hands regularly to prevent illnesses.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards the sick and injured
Explanation: Through the depiction of patients being cared for in the hospital, children see how kindness and care are important.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be more empathetic and caring towards classmates or family members who are unwell.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The interactive 'shine-a-light' feature of the book encourages children to explore and discover hidden details in the illustrations.
Real-World Application: This can foster a love for learning and exploration, encouraging children to seek knowledge actively.