Cricket Helps Out

Understanding Appendicitis

From the Series Helping Paws Academy

  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Cricket and her handler are headed into the children’s hospital when they are suddenly pulled away to help in the emergency room. There they meet Maddie, a nine-year-old patient with appendicitis.

Maddie is in pain and feeling nervous about needing emergency surgery. How will Cricket help Maddie cope with an IV poke, surgery, and recovery? Join Cricket and her handler to find out more about Maddie and understand appendicitis!

Therapy dogs are specially trained to help kids through medical experiences—from lifting spirits, motivating movement, modeling the power of play, and more. Nonfiction back matter provides more information about medical topics introduced in the books, from acute to chronic issues, while also proving more information about therapy dog programs and the Mayo Clinic Children’s Center.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 3
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2024
Publisher Mayo Clinic Press
Imprint Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Language English
Number of Pages 80
Publication Date 2023-08-01
Text Type Fiction
BISACS JUV002070, JUV015020, JUV039050
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.25 x 7.5
Lexile 620
Guided Reading Level M
Features Bibliography/further reading, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides