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Hank the Heart

A fun and accessible introduction to how the human heart works!

Say “Hello” to Hank the Heart! Learn all about your heart from our lovable friend, Hank: what it’s made of, how it works and stays healthy, and ways it can be different. A perfect book to share and explore for young readers, budding scientists, and kinder-cardiologists. Most importantly, Hank will teach you why each heart is special and a part of what makes you so lovable!

Age-appropriate “Heart Smart” facts are provided throughout the text and at the end of the book, accompanied by intuitive graphics, ideal for STEM curricula.

Reviews:

“This book is so fascinating! I love non-fiction books that explain things so clearly and vividly. This is one of those books!” - Becca, PhD Literacy Expert, @beccasbookbox

Publication Information

List Price: $17.99
ISBN: 978-1-936669-78-3
Publication Date: February 2020
Format: Hardcover
Dimensions: 9" x 9"
Page Count: 40
Ages: 4-8

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About the Authors: 

Dr. Ryan Moore is a pediatric cardiologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Associate Director of the Media Lab. He loves drawing cartoons and created Hank as a way to teach his patients, and his own children, about the heart.

Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician and Director of the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reading and Literacy Discovery Center. He is passionate about the power of books to bring grownups and children together to read, learn, and connect.

About the Illustrators: 

Jeff Cimprich is a Medical Artist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and professional member with the Association for Medical Illustrators. He has a B. F. A in Visual Effects from the Savannah College of Art and Design.

Cat Musgrove has a B.F.A. in Computer Animation from the Ringling School of Art Design and currently works at Cincinnati Children's Hospital as a Medical Artist.

Matt Nelson is a Medical Artist at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Digital Arts.