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Hank the Heart for Non-Profit Orders

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

Hank's a real heart, not like a Valentine—but he's the most lovable friend you'll ever find! Children will have fun getting to know Hank, as he leads them on an amazing tour of…himself! They'll learn what Hank's made of, how he works, how to keep him healthy, how doctors and nurses learn about him, and heart differences that children can be born with and how those can be treated.

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. This book is a useful and needed resource for children and families affected by congenital heart disease, approximately 1 million in the US alone.


How to Order for Non-Profits:

  • Special Pricing Applies: If ordered in carton quantity (28 copies), $9.00 per copy. If ordered outside of carton quantity, $10.00 per copy.

  • You can place an order by completing this order form: Hank the Heart Nonprofit Order Form

  • Completed order forms can be sent via email to sales@bluemanateebooks.com or faxed to (513) 672-2679.

  • Payment is required within 15-30 days of placing an order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

  • For orders of 600 copies or more, please contact us directly for stock availability and ordering information.


Watch the book trailer below!

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


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.