Nurse Florence®, What are Signs Something is Wrong with My Kidneys? is a friendly, kid-focused walk-through of kidney basics and early signs of kidney trouble. The story follows three curious girls, Jean, Condi, and Sonia, as they chat with Nurse Florence in the school cafeteria and learn how kidneys work, why they matter, and what warning signs to look out for. The book mixes simple explanations, gentle illustrations, and clear examples, making a complicated topic feel surprisingly easy to absorb.

I found myself smiling at how straightforward the storytelling is. The moment where Nurse Florence explains that kidneys filter “a large bathtub full of fluid every day” made me sit back in awe, because that’s an image that sticks with you. I also loved that the book doesn’t dodge real medical words, like nephron and electrolyte, but still manages to keep the mood light. It never feels stuffy or lecturing, just honest and clear. I appreciated that balance, and I think kids will too.

The way the book lays out the symptoms feels powerful but genuinely useful. When the book mentions muscle cramping as a sign of electrolyte imbalance or foamy urine being linked to excess protein, it made me think about how many adults don’t even know these things. The writing offers small moments of surprise without ever trying to alarm the reader. Even the bit about puffy eyes, something almost everyone has dealt with, feels like a friendly nudge to pay attention to your body. I liked how the examples are simple but surprisingly memorable.

The characters’ responses help maintain a warm and inviting tone. When the girls conclude by saying that understanding their bodies “makes you feel empowered,” the sentiment resonated with me. It’s sweet but also real, there’s an emotional lift to it. The book consistently conveys the message that understanding one’s health is both possible and meaningful, a sentiment I found genuinely moving. And the illustrations sprinkled throughout add a nice bit of charm without distracting from the information.

I’d recommend Nurse Florence®, What are Signs Something is Wrong with My Kidneys? to curious kids, parents who like reading educational stories together, or anyone who wants a friendly intro to kidney health without digging through medical websites. It’s simple, upbeat, and surprisingly engaging.

Pages: 69 | ISBN : 1300886765