The Little Nurse in a Purse

"Could I really be a nurse someday?" Ava asks. "You can be a nurse starting today!" the dolly replies.



The Little Nurse in a Purse is a delightful children's story following the adventures of Ava, a young girl who loves playing with her nurse dolly. Through fun-filled exploration and imaginative play, Ava and her dolly discover qualities that make a great nurse. From bandaging scrapes to comforting someone who's injured, Ava learns valuable lessons about compassion, kindness, and empathy.



Charming illustrations by Pearly Lim, combined with Jaci Cederberg's heartwarming tale, make The Little Nurse in a Purse a perfect read-aloud book for parents and teachers to share with kindergarteners, first-graders, or early readers who are curious about the nursing profession.