Cover of My trip to the hospital

My trip to the hospital

by Mercer Mayer

Little Critter

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Little Critter faces an unexpected adventure after a soccer injury sends him to the hospital for the very first time. Experience the excitement and courage as he rides in an ambulance, meets caring medical staff, and discovers what it's like to get an X-ray and wear a cast. This gentle tale helps young readers understand hospital visits with warmth and reassurance.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMedical CareCourageAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9780060539498
Pages
24
Publisher
HarperFestival
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
495

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Hospitals -- Fiction.Medical care -- Fiction.Medical careFictionHospitalsChildren's fictionAnimals, fictionHospitals, fiction