Maria's Marvelous Bones

Maria hurts her arm by accident. She meets very kind people at the hospital. Maria learns about fractures, casts, x-rays, and how bones heal. She also learns to be brave.

Written by a bone surgeon to guide kids through fracture treatment and healing,

Maria's Marvelous Bones also embraces gender and cultural diversity in healthcare professionals.

"The story takes readers on a realistic journey, which concludes when Maria gets her cast removed. It also introduces educational elements, including anatomical terms...Guile's (Bear Picks a Pumpkin, 2018, etc.) top-notch illustrations are charming and colorful, with diverse characters. They emphasize friendly faces, which will be particularly encouraging to young patients in similar circumstances.

A wonderful resource to help prepare children for medical intervention after an injury." -- KIRKUS REVIEW

"It is a gentle tale, encouraging and informative, without being frightening. Even the artwork by Gill Guile has a soft-edged quality. Accurate medical terms are used throughout and each is described in child-friendly language" - Lethbridge Herald

"Teach littles about fractures and] orthopaedic work Maria's Marvelous Bones by COA member Carrie Kollias embraces gender and cultural diversity in healthcare. Congrats, Dr. Kollias. Beautiful " -- @CdnOrthoAssoc (Canadian Orthopaedic Association)

I am a pediatric orthopedist (bone doctor for kids). I bought this book for my waiting room, my patients love it Thank you for this on behalf of my young patients -- Dr Jennifer M. Weiss

Author: Carrie Kollias
Publisher: Tellwell Talent
Published: 06/05/2018
Pages: 34
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d
ISBN: 9780228802211

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 10/15/2018

About the Author
Kollias, Carrie: - Dr. Carrie Kollias is a Canadian orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the care of children. She has a very helpful husband and two kids who listen to a lot of stories about bones. Carrie works at Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia.

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