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Nurse Florence®, Why Do We Need Vitamin K? follows three friends and the school nurse who explore what vitamin K is, why our bodies need it, where to get it from, and even what happens if we don’t have enough. Why was it important to share this information with children?
I believe in the premise that children are capable learners and want to learn things as there are, as we know them to be. We should avoid using words that are “for kids” and instead present information accurately so that they grow to be very informed and educated adults.
What is the most difficult part of your writing process?
For me, it’s not having enough time. I would write three kids books a day if I was able to financially.
What part of the book was the most fun to write?
I love to write all the Nurse Florence® books because it involves a lot of science. Science is fun!
What story are you currently in the middle of writing?
Nurse Dorothea® presents Healthy Relationships and What to Do and How to Be to Maintain Them (www.nursedorothea.com)
Nurse Florence®, What is Long QT Syndrome? and Nurse Florence®, What is Batten Disease?
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Nurse Florence®, Why Do We Need Vitamin K?
This book follows three curious schoolgirls, Jean, Condi, and Sonia, who sit down with the ever-patient Nurse Florence during lunch and dive into a simple, yet surprisingly thorough conversation about vitamin K. Through a friendly back-and-forth, they explore what vitamin K is, why our bodies need it, where to get it from, and even what happens if we don’t have enough. It’s basically a mini science lesson in storybook form, with bright illustrations and a lot of real, useful health knowledge.
The tone of the story has a calm and comforting energy to it, like a favorite teacher explaining something with genuine care. Nurse Florence never talks down to the kids, even when she’s dropping terms like “osteoporosis” or “jejunum” making this a refreshing read. There’s a scene where she pulls up an image of the intestines and explains how vitamin K is absorbed in the jejunum and ileum. Few children’s books introduce anatomical terms so seamlessly and make them feel entirely appropriate within the context of the story.
When Nurse Florence discusses how newborns are given vitamin K injections, it offers a poignant reminder of how often health education fails to connect meaningfully with its audience. In contrast, this book communicates essential information in a way that is both accessible and impactful. The discussion about green leafy vegetables as sources of vitamin K, followed by Condi’s cheerful remark about pumpkin pie, adds a charming, authentic moment that captures a child’s perspective. Rather than presenting facts in isolation, the book effectively weaves them into relatable, everyday contexts.
While I enjoyed the flow, I did wish the illustrations were a bit more dynamic. They’re fine, and the warm pastel palette suits the gentle tone of the book, but a little more visual engagement wouldn’t hurt, especially for young readers who might get distracted. Still, the visuals do enough to support the content, and Nurse Florence is drawn with the perfect friendly energy. Also, the little journal page at the end is a nice touch.
Nurse Florence®, Why Do We Need Vitamin K? is informative without being boring, honest without being overwhelming. I’d definitely recommend it for parents, teachers, or anyone looking to boost a kid’s science curiosity without resorting to dry textbooks. If you’ve got a little one always asking “Why?” this one’s for you.
Pages: 69 | ISBN : 130441423X
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