Inside Story – serie

A gentle nonfiction story about a day in the life of a zoo, written by star zookeeper Jawnie Payne

"Flying ambulances, stretchers and X-ray machines – no corner of the hospital is left unexplored in this joyfully informative book, ideal for prospective young patients and curious minds alike" – The iIt’s another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this non-fiction story for kids.This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theatres.Set over the course of one day, you’ll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including:– A couple having a new baby– A boy getting a cast for his broken arm– A woman on her way to have an operationAs you turn the pages of this book, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work together – see who prepares the food in the canteen, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break.Once you’ve read this book you’ll realise hospitals are full of heroes!

Pack your bags and get ready to check in at the airport! Meet pilots and baggage handlers, fly in an aeroplane, and learn about the science behind how everything works in this non-fiction story for kids.This book is perfect for any child who loves airports or is about to go on a trip. Aviation expert John Walton takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who work night and day to keep an airport working, from control tower operators to security staff and cleaners. The book also explains the science and engineering behind how things work, from X-ray scanners to baggage carousels.Set over the course of one day, you’ll check in with different people in the airport, including:• An excited family heading on holiday• A flight attendant preparing for takeoff• A sniffer dog and its handler working at the security checkpointAs you turn the pages of The Airport: The Inside Story, illustrated by Hannah Abbo, marvel at the way airport staff work together – from chefs in kitchens to cleaners and staff assisting passengers with disabilities.

Find out what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo in this illustrated non-fiction story by zookeeper and TikTok sensation Jawnie Payne. The perfect gift for kids who love animals or are going on a trip to the zoo!Follow the story of several characters during a busy day – including zookeepers, a school trip, and some very mischievous animals! Along the way you will discover how the creatures are fed and kept entertained, as well as what goes on once the zoo shuts for the day!Stunning illustrations by Susan Deming bring the world of a zoo to life – from the big cat enclosure to the penguin pool – with plenty of things to spot in the illustrations for eagle-eyed readers.By the end of the book kids will have a newfound respect for all of the work that goes on to make every zoo experience memorable.