Linda B. Hurd, MSN, CRNP is a pediatric nurse practitioner and founder of Hands and Hearts Publications. She currently writes health-related children's books, introducing children and their families to health topics while capturing their imagination.
Linda lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her family. Her latest children's books and baby log are listed below.
~Holding hands while touching hearts~
The Lifesaver Kids:
How Children Helped Save a Life Using CPR
An introduction to CPR for children and teens
"The Lifesaver Kids: How Children Helped Save a Life Using CPR" presents an engaging and educational story that introduces Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to children and teens.
The story follows four children who come to the rescue during their neighbor’s (Mr. Cooper) time of need. The children quickly mobilize and organize to help their neighbor. Luckily for them, they had attended a first aid and CPR workshop at school which helped guide them through their next important steps until the paramedics arrived.
Follow them as their knowledge and brave actions help to save Mr. Cooper’s life!
This educational book highlights that learning basic life-saving skills can empower children and teens with the knowledge and confidence to help in a medical emergency, and potentially help SAVE A LIFE. There is something for ALL AGES to learn from reading this book.
Available on Amazon in paperback and kindle.
Reviews:
A great way to teach kids about life saving action! Absolutely fantastic! "The Lifesaver Kids" is a great book that makes learning CPR accessible and engaging for young readers. The story of these kids is both heartwarming and thrilling, blending a relatable neighborhood setting with a crucial life-saving lesson. This book is a must-have for any child's library, empowering them with the knowledge and confidence to potentially save a life. Highly recommended!
A valuable book for parents and grandparents!
This book is a must read for parents, grandparents, and everyone who guides children.
The author’s storytelling is easy to read but with a powerful message of how children can learn and remember the important basic steps of CPR.
I’m an RN and was impressed by how simply the CPR steps were laid out, and repeated frequently so all of the children in the story were focused and aligned.
Since summer is coming with many outdoor activities, it’s a great book to share with all of the parents and children you know. Perhaps they will be inspired to sign up for a CPR class as a family!
Fantastic book for grade school kids and teens! This book not only outlines CPR basics, but it teaches kids what to do in an Emergency; Get Help and Stay Calm. My second and forth graders LOVE this book. It is beautifully written and empowers kids of all ages.
My Baby's Feeding, Sleeping and Activity Logbook
Easily record record important information and follow your new baby's progress
My Baby's Feeding, Sleeping and Activity Logbook is a 3-month guide for new parents to record and share (with other caregivers and pediatric providers), valuable information about their new baby and follow their baby’s progress.
The logbook containing an easy-to-use 24-hour log about your baby’s feeding, sleeping, wet diaper/BM’s, activity, and mood. Also included is a corresponding notes page to record other important information.
“My Baby’s Feeding, Sleeping and Activity Logbook” is designed to help moms and dads organize their busy lives, follow their baby’s growth and development, and is a terrific resource for any expectant or new parent!
A terrific gift for new or expectant parents! Now available on Amazon in paperback.
https://www.amazon.com/Babys-Feeding-Sleeping-Activity-Logbook/dp/B0CGL7TQYW
Reviews:
Great gift for new parents: "I highly recommend this logbook as a gift for a baby shower or new parents. An easy way to log activities all in one place. Perfect for tracking progress to share with pediatricians or just to record memories of development. With an adorable cover and practical purpose it’s the perfect gift!"
Great logbook: "Super helpful book for new parents looking to stay organized with their kids eating/sleeping activities!"
Clarence and his Special Wing
A heartwarming story about love, friendship, and embracing our differences
While visiting her Nana, Emma seeks out a feathered friend at lunchtime. Clarence is a wise and friendly owl who lives in a beautiful magnolia tree in Nana's back yard. His left wing is shorter than his right, but he has learned to adapt.
Emma is a beautiful 5 year old girl who has a unique hand- a limb difference known as symbrachdactyly- and the two become good friends. Clarence explains to Emma that although they have differences, everyone has features that make them unique and special.
Clarence and his special wing is a beautifully illustrated story which is told in rhyme to help children with physical differences understand that we are all unique in some way- some differences are just more visible to others. These differences should not hold us back or prevent us from pursuing our dreams.
Available on Amazon in Paperback or e-book/kindle : https://www.amazon.com/Clarence-Special-Wing-Linda-Hurd/dp/B0BB5QHSXJ
Reviews:
Heartwarming story celebrating differences: "This is a special book, with a beautiful message important for all children. The book is like a lullaby, gently written in verse conveying the strength in seeing beyond difference to the whole of who we are. The illustrations are captivating and will draw children's imaginations in. An important story to have on every home and classroom bookshelf. "
Beautiful story with a powerful message: "Children of all ages will learn from and love this book. It is an easy read (in a rhyme format) and teaches kids that we ALL have differences...some more visible than others. Those differences should not hold us back, but rather propel us forward. The book highlights the power of kindness and friendship; inclusion and compassion. A must read for adults and kids!! "
Check out the Lucky Fin Project online
A terrific organization dedicated to helping children and adults with limb differences. A wonderful community!! https://luckyfinproject.org
Celebrating the wonderfully made one “Lucky Fin” at a time.
About the author: Linda B. Hurd is a pediatric nurse practitioner and lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is married to her husband (and unofficial editor), and together have a wonderful son, daughter and son-in-law, and have been blessed with four beautiful grandchildren.
In her nursing career, Linda has worked in pediatric clinical practice (primary care and newborn nursery, cardiology, gastroenterology, pain management in hospital settings), clinical research, and nursing and patient education. In addition, she has authored numerous nursing and consumer health publications.
The author can be reached at lindahurd2@gmail.com or lhurd22@instagram.com
About the Illustrator: Alina Kralia and her family are from Ukraine. She is married and has two beautiful sons. Alina has a design degree however is completely fascinated by drawing. For the past several years, she has been drawing illustrations for children’s books, websites, and other media. She “loves to draw with all of her heart." Her imagination and creativity is evident in her beautiful illustrations for two of Linda's books.