Broken Bones

Mei and the Monkey Bars

Maria Baimas-George (Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte)

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English

Cambridge University Press
15 February 2024

Musculoskeletal medicine; Orthopaedics & fractures; Coping with illness; Educational material; Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA)

Series: The Strength of My Scars

Broken Bones: Mei and the Monkey Bars describes the experience of breaking a bone, from the injury, to the hospital visit, to treatment through the story of a young girl named Mei, who breaks her arm after falling from the monkey bars. Written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustration, this fun and hopeful book teaches children and their families all about the common occurrence of breaking a bone in childhood, to improve understanding and calm fears. To supplement conversations with doctors, the book provides a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment. Other important information is included in a 'Facts' section, covering bone and fracture facts, types of broken bones, and tips for treating broken bones and taking care of your cast. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

By: Maria Baimas-George (Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 204mm, Width: 204mm, Spine: 2mm
Weight: 80g
ISBN: 9781009440899
ISBN 10: 1009440896
Series: The Strength of My Scars
Pages: 24
Publication Date: 15 February 2024
Audience: Children/juvenile , General/trade , English as a second language , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Maria Baimas-George MD MPH is a surgeon, training to specialize in abdominal transplantation at the University of Colorado. She completed her general surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her patients and mentors, she writes and illustrates books explaining medical and surgical conditions to children and their loved ones. Her goal is to create books that provide useful information to help with understanding and to offer comfort and hope.