Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis Synopsis

A humorous, story-based look at catching tonsillitis

It's the class's pirate play today! The children have worked really hard and are very excited to get onto the stage. But poor Maya's got a headache, her throat is hurting, and she can't eat her lunch. Oh no - Maya's got tonsillitis!

Find out all about some common childhood illnesses in Get Better Soon, from how you catch them to the symptoms, treatment and when you'll start feeling better. It also tells you how you can avoid getting ill in the first place. For readers aged 5 and up.

The author, Anita Ganeri, is an award-winning author of children's books, with a particular interest in health and PSHE topics.

The consultant, Dr Kristina Routh, is a fully qualified medical doctor and specialist in public health.