When Charlie takes a tumble off her bike and scrapes her knee, her sister Alex reassures Charlie that she'll be okay. Alex tells Charlie all the ways her skin works hard to heal itself. Charlie learns how blood begins to clot right away to stop bleeding, how the body removes damaged skin cells and makes new ones, and how soap and water keep germs away to prevent an infection. Written by a dermatologist and a father of young children, How We Heal is a comforting story that will help kids feel less afraid and more empowered by learning about the resilience of their own amazing skin and how to care for their everyday cuts and scrapes.

About the Author
Adam Schmitt, MD, MS, is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon practicing in the Twin Cities. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and their two daughters. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with his family around, on, and in one of Minnesota's many beautiful lakes. How We Heal is his first children's book.

Reviews

"Written by a dermatologist, this will be a hit for all the budding scientists and doctors out there." -Children's Literature

"This would be a great companion to empower children to learn about the resilience of our own bodies and assure them that those painful scrapes will get better with a little love and care." -Midwest Book Review

Book Information
ISBN 9798988727705
Author Adam Schmitt
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint North Star Editions
Publisher North Star Editions
Weight(grams) 268g