Ask the Doctor

From the common cold to constipation, Ask the Doctor covers a wide range of common questions kids have about their bodies, offering answers from a real-life doctor. 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 and children's book author Betty Choi gives honest answers to 52 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