Ask the Doctor - by Betty Choi (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

From boogers to bruises, real-life pediatrician Betty Choi answers curious kids' questions about the weird and amazing ways our bodies work.

What do the colors of my boogers mean when I have a cold? If I hold my pee too long, could my bladder explode? Why do bruises change color? Kids have so many pressing questions about the stuff their bodies do and what happens when they're sick. Pediatrician Betty Choi gives honest answers to 53 curious questions in this kid-friendly Q&A, with easy-to-follow, fun comics by illustrator Jannie Ho. Topics range from "Grub, Guts, and Glorious Waste" to "Silly Senses" and "Coughs, Colds, and Conundrums." In the process, Dr. Choi shows kids how amazing and resilient their bodies really are and that doctors are here to help.

Readers will:

• Engage with quirky and colorful comic illustrations
• Explore the major systems of the body in a fun Q&A format
• Learn how the body heals and how to care for the body

About the Author

Betty Choi, MD is a pediatrician and writer with extensive experience in medical education content development. She is the author of Human Body Learning Lab, which won an AAAS/Subaru SB&F Award for Excellence in Science Books, and her advice on children's health and development has been featured in Parents, Popsugar, and Verywell Family. Dr. Choi completed her pediatrics training at Boston Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center and worked as a pediatric physician. Passionate about improving science communication and access to affordable education, she has reached thousands of families around the world to advocate for healthy, positive parenting; hands-on learning for children; and diversity and inclusion through her writing, website, and social media. She lives in California with her husband and children.