‘Monkey has a blood test’ is exclusively available on the Signed Stories app - download now for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Monkey is off to hospital for a blood test, but what will happen and who will he meet? Find out in this adventure as the cute and cuddly companion discovers more about health services.

Hospitals can be daunting places for children with all the equipment and strange smells and noises. In this story, Monkey takes the role of the patient to help children familiarise themselves with hospital environments and help them understand what will happen to them there.

The story is told in British Sign Language (BSL) by Joseph Sheridan and in American Sign Language (ASL) by Peter Cook.

• Practise your sign language - and go up against the clock! - playing two fun, interactive games.
• Customise the subtitles for each story by colour, size and font style.
• Personalise your bookshelf with colourful backgrounds and some familiar characters!

We like this book because it presents an important theme in a fun way, representing real life and real relationships, using clear and simple language.

‘Monkey has a blood test’ is a yellow book. Books in this group can be enjoyed on different levels by children of all ages and abilities. They have detailed illustrations, subtle meanings and sometimes tackle difficult and complex issues, introducing children to different cultures.

Download the app now for story notes and activity ideas to make the most of this book at home and in the classroom.