Hank the Heart

Say “Hello” to Hank the Heart! Loyal. Strong. Kind of blobby. Learn all about your heart from our lovable friend, Hank: what it’s made of, how it works and stays healthy, and ways it can be different. A perfect book to share and explore for young readers, budding scientists, and kinder-cardiologists. Most importantly, Hank will teach you why each heart is special and a part of what makes you so lovable!

Jeff Cimprich is a Medical Artist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and professional member with the Association for Medical Illustrators. Dr. John Hutton is a pediatrician at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Reading and Literacy Discovery Center. He is passionate about the power of books to bring grownups and children together to read, learn, and connect. Dr. Ryan Moore is a pediatric cardiologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and works every day with the digital artists in the Media Lab. Cat Musgrove has a B.F.A. in Computer Animation from the Ringling School of Art & Design and has worked in video games for ten years. She currently works at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as a Medical Animator. Matt Nelson is a Medical Artist at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. He graduated from Pratt Institute with a B.F.A. in Digital Arts.