My First Heroes Medicine - llustrated by Jayri Gomez

Explore inspiring figures in Medicine!

Introduce children to the real-life doctors and nurses who changed the world in My First Heroes: Medicine – an engaging push, pull and slide book designed for toddlers and preschoolers.

Meet four groundbreaking medical pioneers: Li Shizhen, Edward Jenner, Mary Seacole, and Gertrude Elion. Little ones can move the scenes to follow their stories, explore fun facts, and learn how these heroes made a difference in history. With vibrant illustrations by Jayri Gómez, each page is filled with rich visuals that spark curiosity and conversation.

Praised by Dr. Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide, this series combines interactive storytelling with early learning.

As Dr. Gummer notes:

“The slides to push and wheels to turn provided lots of interest, and our testers liked that the stories highlighted diverse and interesting lives. The facts encouraged questions and helped develop communication skills, empathy, and identity.”

• Supports knowledge building and early literacy
• Encourages discussion and emotional connection
• A thoughtful gift for curious children and future change-makers

Explore more inspiring figures in the My First Heroes series:
Scientists, Space, and Inventors