Nurse Nancy and Hollyberry Hospital
#3 in Hollyberry Friends Series
What’s inside...
Set in a doll's hospital where the patients and staff are all dolls, 'Nurse Nancy and Hollyberry Hospital' presents a series of illustrated adventures in settings ranging from a toy train crash to a stuck lift.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Nurse Nancy a good nurse?
How do you think the animals felt when they were taken care of at Hollyberry Hospital?
What are some ways Nurse Nancy helps the animals feel better?
Can you imagine what you would do if you were Nurse Nancy for a day?
Why is it important to help others who are sick or hurt?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore their feelings by relating personal experiences to the story. Ask them how they felt the last time they were sick and who helped them feel better. Highlight the qualities of empathy and kindness depicted in the book, and discuss how they can practice these traits in their daily lives. Use role-playing games to recreate scenes from the book, helping children connect with the characters and their actions. This will enhance their understanding and make the reading experience more interactive and enjoyable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Caring
Explanation: Nurse Nancy demonstrates a deep sense of empathy and caring as she takes care of her patients at Hollyberry Hospital.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to understand and share the feelings of others, helping them to be more empathetic towards their friends and family members in real life.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Throughout the book, Nurse Nancy is portrayed as a responsible nurse who diligently attends to her duties at the hospital.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take their own responsibilities seriously, whether it's chores, homework, or taking care of a pet.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights the importance of teamwork, as Nurse Nancy collaborates with other hospital staff to provide the best care for patients.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by working cooperatively in group settings at school or in sports, learning the value of working together to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Nurse Nancy faces various challenges in the hospital and uses critical thinking to solve them effectively.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively to solve problems they encounter in daily activities or in their studies.
Example Lesson: Compassion for Animals
Explanation: Apart from caring for human patients, Nurse Nancy also shows compassion towards animals in need, promoting kindness.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be kind and caring toward animals, fostering a sense of compassion and stewardship for living things.