about the author

Dr Alistair Lock is a training radiologist, who practices medicine in New Zealand. He created the Dr Penguin picture books to teach children about medicine and the hospital environment, in a fun way that reduces fears and inspires imagination. He is supported by his loving wife Ann and son Lucas.Dr Barney Rathnayaka is a budding anaesthetist training in New Zealand. Having illustrated all his life, he started his career as a freelance artist during medical school and hasn't stopped since.

about the book

Doctor Penguin works in the emergency department at Hopscotch Children’s Hospital. He treats all the town’s sick and unwell children that need his help. This time, a young dog called George has hurt his eye! Dr Penguin knows who can lend a hand: Dr Owl the eye doctor (ophthalmologist). They treat George together using Dr Owl’s special tools and medicine and make sure he is safe to head home happy. Dr Penguin’s son Peter has a surprise for him when he returns home after his shift.

news

'George's Sore Eye' online at Barnes and Noble

For our friends living in America - you can find our first title 'George's Sore Eye' online at Barnes and Noble by clicking HERE! Helping children learn about medicine whilst reducing their ........

Check out our promotional video!

Teach your children about aspects of medicine and the hospital environment in a fun way that reduces their fears and anxieties and inspires imagination[vid]

blogs

Review by Rowena

Read our supportive review by Rowena at books_for_little_bookworms below: https://www.instagram.com/p/Co4gLtwK3u4/

Review by @plotsandreviews - given 4/5!

Head over to instagram to read our latest review here.

contact

Austin Macauley are one of the fastest-growing publishers, striving hard to give authors the best chance of succeeding in an increasingly crowded market. With headquarters in London, New York and Sharjah, Austin Macauley Publishers™ have established themselves as an energetic and innovative independent trade publishers.

Publisher Details

+44 (0) 207 038 8212

+44 (0) 203 515 0352

mail@austinmacauley.com

Austin Macauley Publishers™ Ltd.

1 Canada Square, Canary Wharf,

London, E14 5AA

United Kingdom