About The Author

Christina is a Family Nurse Practitioner who has worked in health care for over twenty five years. She has held a variety of positions between hospitals and clinics and has a passion for creating stories for children to explore their feelings and ultimately feel empowered. She lives in northern California with her husband where they are the proud aunt and uncle to many nieces, nephews and godchildren.
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My Magic Wings

By Christina Walker

Overview

Illness, surgeries, and even wellness checks can be overwhelming for children. "My Magic Wings" is written to help encourage and support young children and their families through serious illness and hospitalization. Children will follow the main character, Anya, through her experiences in the hospital and will be captivated by the colorful illustrations throughout the book. Although this story deals with a serious subject, it also aims to create a dreamlike space full of enchantment and wonder to help draw away some of the stress of a family's current situation.
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Description

 Readers will join Anya as she interacts with the nurse, doctor, and her friends. Author Christina Walker has masterfully written this book to stimulate conversation between children and their family members and to help young children to express their different emotions around being in the hospital or not feeling well. Full of hope and positive reinforcement that soon Anya will be out and playing again with her friends.

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Book details

  • Genre:children's fiction
  • Sub-genre:Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
  • Age Range (years):3 - 5
  • Language:English
  • Pages:24
  • Paperback ISBN:9781737259992