Books with title Max Goes to the Doctor

Have you ever wondered what a pulmonologist or an endocrinologist does exactly? How about a gastroenterologist or a radiologist? Written by a practicing otorhinolaryngologist, and beautifully illustrated by a well-known contemporary artist, Giraffeman is the story of a young giraffe that does not feel well. He decides to go the the doctor, but he isn't sure where to start! Children and adults alike will be educated and entertained as Giraffeman meets Mr. Lotta Bumps the allerGATORist, Dr. Isiah Ribbits the gasterFROGenterologist, and Dr. C. Thruem the RATiologist, just to name a few of the animal doctors Giraffeman visits. Not only does Giraffeman learn a lot of big words, but he also learns about the specific practices of the different animal doctors, and ultimately about the practice of medicine. At the end of the story, this volume includes an illustrated glossary of the animal doctors and their real world corollaries with definitions. This book is sure to become a treasured part of your children's library.

The doctors office can be intimidating for someone unsure of what to expect. In this book, the dinosaurs know that a trip to the doctors office can be fun. Whether just visiting for a checkup or to get better after an illness, the doctor only wants to help little dinos get back to full health. Getting weighed, tapping on knees, and important questions from the doctor are all part of the journey in this exciting book for beginning readers that turns a scary situation into something fun.