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Reading is Healing Bringing Comfort and Connection to Children in HospitalBy Shahana Yasmeen When a child enters hospital, their world can suddenly feel unfamiliar, frightening and out of their control. Yet within the pages of a book, children can find comfort, courage and connection. Reading is Healing explores the transformative power of stories in hospital settings and demonstrates how reading can become a vital tool for emotional wellbeing, reassurance and recovery. Grounded in educational practice and informed by therapeutic approaches, this book highlights how shared reading creates safe spaces for children to process emotions, ask questions and feel understood during times of uncertainty. Drawing on practical strategies, real-life applications and inclusive approaches, Shahana Yasmeen offers: Insight into how reading supports children's emotional and psychological wellbeing Practical guidance for using stories in hospital wards and healthcare settings Ideas for integrating reading alongside play and care practices A focus on multilingualism, inclusion and culturally responsive storytelling Story prop suggestions and adaptable reading lists Whether you are a healthcare professional, hospital play specialist, educator, volunteer, charity leader or parent, this book provides accessible, compassionate guidance for using stories to support children through illness and treatment. At its heart, Reading is Healing is a celebration of the simple yet powerful truth: stories can comfort, empower and remind children that they are not alone.

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