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Gabrielle Balkan Alberto Lot

What Medicine Can Do

Gabrielle Balkan,  Alberto Lot

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English
Rise X Penguin Workshop
11 November 2025
Children's & young adult: general non-fiction; Educational: Personal, social & health education (PSHE); Reference works (Children's&YA)
An accessible, informative, and humorous introduction to the power of medicine for young readers.

An accessible, informative, and humorous introduction to the power of medicine for young readers.

Uh-oh-Raccoon feels blerg and ick. Read along as he and his friends do symptoms checks, get examined, get diagnoses, and each, in turn, get the medicine they need. Readers will learn that medicine can make you feel more comfortable, help you heal, help prevent you from getting sick, and more. Written by nonfiction maven Gabrielle Balkan, and vetted by both a pediatrician and a nurse practitioner, this conversationally informative text incorporates comfort and humor, in partnership with Alberto Lot's emotive, comical character art. A truly enjoyable read that will leave readers better equipped for their next germy experience!
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Illustrated by:   Alberto Lot
Imprint:   Rise X Penguin Workshop
Dimensions:   Height: 248mm,  Width: 291mm,  Spine: 10mm
Weight:   505g
ISBN:   9798217051243
Pages:   48
Publication Date:  
Recommended Age:   From 3 to 5 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  English as a second language
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Gabrielle Balkan (she/her) is best known for nonfiction books that delight readers ages 0-12 with curious and essential facts about the United States, animal record-breakers, and more. She lives, works, and rides bikes in the Hudson Valley with her family and little tan dog, Stella. Alberto Lot is a designer, an illustrator, and an animator. Formerly an art director at Leo Burnett and Conde Nast, he now creates visuals for several global brands and companies, as well as children's books! He has published several in Italian, but this is his second one in English. Alberto lives in Milan, Italy, with his young family, and spends his days making things that are beautiful to see and easy to understand.

Reviews for What Medicine Can Do

⭐ ""A must-have book for educators and libraries about the importance of medicine."" —School Library Journal (STARRED REVIEW) ""Prescribed for young readers: this clear and appealing introduction to medical encounters."" —Kirkus ""Bright, playful, and genuinely informative, this book is an excellent resource for parents, educators, and caregivers to help children navigate wellness with confidence and curiosity."" —Booklist


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