Aunt Morgan - Her Murals

Sep 28, 2026

A mother and her daughter travel from Ohio to San Diego so the daughter can spend time with her Aunt Morgan, a pediatrician. At the clinic, Courtney is guided through waiting areas transformed by vivid murals and warm, playful artwork. As Aunt Morgan sees patients, the doctor’s calming, friendly approach helps both children and parents feel at ease. Courtney explores the imaginative paintings while preparing to return to the waiting room, gaining comfort through art and story.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time31 min

AccessFree to download

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Examination copies and copyright notices

Clinic scenes and murals

Arrival and introductions

Waiting room artwork

Patient visit in Room 3

Aunt Morganand Her Muralsby Linda San Marcoillustrated by Lauren ScheuerSHarcourt SCHOOLPUBLISHERS Aunt MorganHer Murals by Linda San Marcoillustrated by Lauren Scheuer Harcourt SCHOOLPUBLISHERS Copyright ◎by Harcourt,Inc. All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or byany means,electronic or mechanical,including photocopy,recording,or any information storage andretrieval system,without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission to make copies of any part of the work should be addressed to SchoolPermissions and Copyrights,Harcourt,Inc.,6277 Sea Harbor Drive,Orlando,Florida 32887-6777.Fax:407-345-2418. HARCOURT and the Harcourt Logo are trademarks of Harcourt,Inc.,registered in the United Statesof America and/or other jurisdictions. Printed in China ISBN 10:0-15-350681-4 ISBN 13:978-0-15-350681-9 # Ordering Options ISBN 10:0-15-350600-8(Grade 3 On-Level Collection)ISBN 13:978-0-15-350600-0(Grade 3 On-Level Collection)ISBN 10:0-15-357902-1(package of 5)ISBN 13:978-0-15-357902-8(package of 5) If you have received these materials as examination copies free of charge,Harcourt School Publishers retains title to the materials and they may not be resold.Resale of examination copies is strictly prohibited and is illegal. Possession of this publication in print format does not entitle users to convert this publication,or any portion of it,into electronic format. Digitized by the Internet Archivein 2018 with funding fromKahle/Austin Foundation https://archive.org/details/auntmorganmurals0000hsp When Mrs.Kramer found out she had to fly toLos Angeles on a business trip,she had a greatidea."I'd like you to come with me for part of theway,"Mrs.Kramer said to her daughter,Courtney."I'll drop you off in San Diego so you can spendsome time with Aunt Morgan.Aunt Morgan wouldlove to get to know you better." Courtney's aunt was a pediatrician.That is adoctor who takes care of children. The plans were made,and Courtney andMrs.Kramer flew together from their home inColumbus,Ohio,to San Diego,California.AuntMorgan met them at the airport,and she gaveCourtney a big hug.Then Courtney's mother-caught another flight to Los Angeles. "I have to get back to the office now,Courtney.This is my lunch hour,"Aunt Morgan said as theyclimbed into her station wagon."I start seeingpatients again very soon.I hope youwon't be too bored." When Courtney arrived at Aunt Morgan'soffice,she was amazed at what she saw.It waslike walking into a thick forest.Splashes of sunlight shone through thick branches.Courtneyreached out and yanked at a branch,but all shefelt was the wall! Eyes wide,Courtney followed Aunt Morgan asthey entered the waiting room.Now they seemedto be on the shores of a mountain lake. “Who did all this?”Courtney asked. “I did,"smiled Aunt Morgan."Painting is myway to relax." Aunt Morgan spoke to Dawn,her nurse."Did my two o'clock appointment come yet?" “Yes,Dr.Lerner,"replied Dawn."It's a boy witha sore throat.He and his father are in Room 3." Aunt Morgan said,"I have to see patients-now,Courtney.Please go sit in the waiting room,and Iwill come and get you as soon as I am done." Courtney went to the waiting room to read,and Aunt Morgan entered Room 3.The wallsdisplayed a painting of a cute little monkey, offering an orange.The boy and his father werebusy studying the painting. “See this little monkey?"Dr.Lerner asked."Hewants you to eat healthy and delicious snacks."She examined the young patient in her efficient,friendly way.Then she said to the little boy,"Takea sticker on your way out,and feel better soon." Meanwhile,Courtney had crept into a cornerof the waiting room with her book.It had beenexciting to travel on a plane with her mother.However,she was not really comfortable aroundnew people. There were other children and their parents inthe waiting room now.Courtney studied them andthen burrowed further

FAQs

Why does Courtney travel to San Diego with her mother?

Courtney travels with her mother on a business trip so she can spend time with Aunt Morgan in San Diego.

What is Aunt Morgan’s profession and why does she visit Courtney’s clinic?

Aunt Morgan is a pediatrician who takes care of children and begins seeing patients during her lunch hour.

How do Aunt Morgan’s murals affect Courtney at the waiting room?

The murals surprise and comfort Courtney, making the clinic feel like an inviting, imaginative space rather than a typical waiting area.

Sep 28, 2026

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