The Complete List of Children's Books about Operation & Surgery
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In this Franklin Classic Storybook, our hero goes to the hospital for an operation to repair his broken shell, and everyone thinks he's being very brave. But Franklin is only pretending to be fearless. He's worried that his X-rays will show just how frightened he is inside. With the help of Dr. Bear, Franklin learns that even though he's feeling scared, he can still be brave.
There's only one way to make Juliana's nonstop sore throats go away, and that's to remove her tonsils. Dr. Ward and Juliana's parents help Juliana understand what will happen when she's in the hospital. By the time she has her surgery, she knows just what to expect. And when she returns to school, Juliana tells her friends, "The worst thing about having your tonsils out is that you can only do it once!"
Ouch! Ollie's throat is sore yet again.
Oh no, Ollie will have to have his tonsils taken out.
Is it scary? Will it hurt?How will they do it?
Ollie finds the answers to his questions and realizes he feels much better after his operation.
Designed to help little ones face their fear of visiting the hospital. Ollie's Tonsils Introduces the child to a Doctor, Nurse, Anaesthetist, and Surgeon and the instruments and machines they will use during Ollie's hospital stay. By the time the child has their surgery, they know what to expect.
Ollie's Tonsils is a tool for parents to aid in making the trip to the hospital or a doctor easier for any child.
A Doctor reviews all Beanz Books for accuracy, plus childhood educators and teachers for language and ideas to assist the child and parent in everyday situations.
After a little boy breaks his arm, he has to go to the hospital and have his first surgery. He learns about the doctors and nurses and realizes that going to sleep is no harder than drinking a "sleepy juice" and breathing through a scented mask. He dreams of exciting adventures as he falls asleep and when he wakes, he is eager to tell of his journey. Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist, A Sleepy Tale: My First Surgery tells a fun story that will help children prepare for the process of having surgery and receiving anesthesia.
Written with spunk, humor, and a lot of love, Surgery on Sunday teaches kids they can be brave, even when it's hard.
unday, a kid with an ocean-sized imagination, is nervous about her upcoming ear surgery. Mom and Dad tell her to put on a brave face, but how can she when she has so many questions? Will it be scary? Will it hurt? (And what does it mean to put on a brave face anyway?) When surgery day rolls around, Sunday's stomach is in knots like a triple-tied shoelace. But thankfully, she has her BFF, Octavia the Octopus, by her side. With the additional help of a few "rules," her parents, and some kind doctors and nurses, she soon learns surgery isn't so scary after all. It actually makes her feel a whole lot better!
Iggy finds out that his snoring and sore throats are caused by his marshmallow-like tonsils. Surgery is unavoidable. His journey through the surgical process is full of inquiry & fear. His fears are alleviated by learning about the realities of having surgery. His experience, literally, becomes an eye-opening adventure! "An accurate portrayal of surgery framed in a way children can understand. A great book for parents to read to their children in preparation for surgery." -Ira Buchwald MD, Pediatric Anesthesiologist "Dr. Bhatia's book takes a potentially scary experience and turns it into a fun adventure. The story, complete with great illustrations, is a wonderful way to introduce surgery to children. A must read for any young child who needs an operation." -Julie R. Glasson MD, Pediatric Surgeon "What a great book! I like the style and simple language. It addresses the questions and fears that we see daily in the surgical environment, keeping the text positive and upbeat. The explanations are simple and comprehensible for young children." -Verlia Gower MD, Pediatric ENT Surgeon
Written by a mom whose daughter has endured close to 20 surgeries.
his fun, info-packed activity book helps kids (and their parents) prepare for surgery.
his kids surgery book lists, from A-Z, everything that will happen before, during, and after your child’s surgery, so they won’t have any scary surprises.
ach section has practical info kids (and parents) want to know and includes 50 activities kids can do while they’re healing at home or at the hospital—and everything is designed to make surgery less scary.
t's perfect for kids who will have any kind of surgery—outpatient or inpatient—and was written by a mom whose daughter has endured close to 20 surgeries.
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Oh no, Alice has to go to the hospital for an operation.
There is a lot to learn about this new experience.
Is it scary? Will it hurt? How will they do it?
Created to help little ones face their fear of a visit to the hospital, Alice's Wonderful Hospital Adventure transports the reader through a trip to the hospital and seeks to reduce the stress for parents and children.
During this informative and imaginative journey, Alice is introduced to a Doctor, Nurse, Anaesthetist, and Surgeon and the instruments and machines they will use during her hospital stay. She finds the answers to her questions and is reassured and more confident.
Alice's Wonderful Hospital Adventure is a tool for parents to aid in making the trip to the hospital or a visit to the doctor easier for any child.
A Doctor reviews all Beanz Books for accuracy, plus childhood educators and teachers for language and ideas to assist the child and parent in everyday situations.
Your Little Sleep is a colourful, illustrated storybook for children and their parents to help explain the process involved in coming into hospital for an operation or scan that requires general anaesthesia.
ritten and illustrated by Dr Ann-Marie Crowe, a paediatric anaesthesiologist (one of the sleepy doctors) working in Ireland, this book aims to enhance a child's preparation for an upcoming hospital visit, and is a useful tool for parents to use at home to talk to their child about how the day will unfold.
hrough warm, narrative text and beautiful illustrations, Your Little Sleep will introduce your child to some of the people they will encounter during their time in hospital and outlines in accurate, child-friendly detail what will happen on the day of their hospital visit.
A simple and effective approach to preparing your child for surgery
Having surgery can be stressful for anyone – especially young children who don’t know what to expect. Help your little one learn what they’ll actually see, hear, and experience with Going to have Surgery, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language.Read the book before the big day to prevent tantrums, and even bring it with you for your child to follow along as they experience each step.
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bout Toddler Prep Books
The best way to prepare a child for any new experience is to help them understand what to expect beforehand, according to experts. And while cute illustrations and fictional dialogue might be entertaining, little ones need a more realistic representation to fully understand and prepare for new experiences.
ith Toddler Prep Books, a series by ReadySetPrep, you can help your child make a clear connection between expectation and reality for all of life’s exciting new firsts. Born from firsthand experience and based on research from leading developmental psychologists, the series was created by Amy and Aaron Pittman – parents of two who know (all too well) the value of preparation for toddlers.
A simple and effective approach to prepare your child for a tonsillectomy
Having surgery can be stressful for anyone – especially young children who don’t know what to expect. Help your little one learn what they’ll actually see, hear and experience with Goodbye Tonsils, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language. Read the book before the big day to prevent tantrums, and even bring it with you for your child to follow along as they experience each step.
earch ReadySetPrep for other best selling Toddler Prep Books - Going on an Airplane, Going to the Doctor, and Going to the Dentist
bout Toddler Prep Books
The best way to prepare a child for any new experience is to help them understand what to expect beforehand, according to experts. And while cute illustrations and fictional dialogue might be entertaining, little ones need a more realistic representation to fully understand and prepare for new experiences.
ith Toddler Prep Books, a series by ReadySetPrep, you can help your child make a clear connection between expectation and reality for all of life’s exciting new firsts. Born from firsthand experience and based on research from leading developmental psychologists, the series was created by Amy and Aaron Pittman – parents of two who know (all too well) the value of preparation for toddlers.
The perfect book for your young future doctor!
ritten by physicians, Anesthesiology for Kidsis a charming, easy-to-understand overview of what to expect before, during, and after surgery! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about foundational information about anesthesiology, including different types of anesthesia and pain medications. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in anesthesiology to our next generation of doctors.
n this book, you will learn about...
he role of pain in our body
Three types of anesthesia
Vital signs that anesthesiologists monitor in the operating room
Three types of pain medications
bout the Authors
etty Nguyen was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. She received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from UCLA, where she received a full-ride Gates Millennium Scholarship through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Betty also received a full-tuition scholarship to attend medical school at the University of California, Riverside. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her two dogs in her free time.
randon Pham was born and raised in California. He received a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, where he was a national Goldwater Scholar. He graduated from Stanford Medical School and is currently completing his residency in ophthalmology at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Brandon spent many years teaching for several national test-preparation companies and is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, Brandon enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running.
edical School for Kids: It’s never too early to learn.
The perfect book for your young future doctor!
ritten by physicians, Orthopedic Surgery for Kidsis a charming, easy-to-understand introduction to the structures that provide shape and support for your body: the bones! With its beautiful illustrations and simple explanations, this book teaches children (and adults alike!) about the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system. This can be a learning resource for kids, white elephant gift adults, or gag gift for medical students. This installment of the Medical School for Kids book series is the best way to introduce basic concepts in orthopedic surgery to our next generation of doctors.
n this book, you will learn about...
ow your bones, joints, and muscles work together to allow you to move
Different parts and types of bone
Common orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis and scoliosis, and their treatments
Different ways broken bones can be fixed
bout the Authors
etty Nguyen was born in California but spent much of her childhood in Georgia, where she grew up on a chicken farm. She studied Biology at UCLA, where she was a Gates Millennium Scholar, and received her MD from UC Riverside on a full-tuition scholarship. Currently, Betty is a dermatology resident physician at the University of Miami. Outside of work, Betty is a certified yoga instructor and licensed scuba diver. She also enjoys journalistic writing, cycling, and walking her dogs in her free time.
randon Pham was born and raised in California. He studied Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics at UCLA, where he was a Goldwater Scholar, and earned his MD from Stanford. Currently, Brandon is an ophthalmology resident physician at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida. Brandon is passionate about medical education for students of all ages. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and distance running.
ana Leonard was born and raised in Massachusetts. She studied Geosciences at Hamilton College in Upstate New York and worked in medical research after college before earning her MD from Stanford. Currently, Dana is an orthopedic surgery resident physician at Harvard in Boston, Massachusetts. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, skiing, and stand-up paddle boarding.
edical School for Kids: It's never too early to learn.
A simple and effective approach to prepare your child for an adenoidectomy
Having surgery can be stressful for anyone – especially young children who don’t know what to expect. Help your little one learn what they’ll actually see, hear and experience with Goodbye Adenoids, a Toddler Prep Book featuring actual photos and simple, easy-to-understand language. Read the book before the big day to prevent tantrums, and even bring it with you for your child to follow along as they experience each step.
earch ReadySetPrep for other best selling Toddler Prep Books - Going on an Airplane, Going to the Doctor, and Going to the Dentist.
bout Toddler Prep Books
The best way to prepare a child for any new experience is to help them understand what to expect beforehand, according to experts. And while cute illustrations and fictional dialogue might be entertaining, little ones need a more realistic representation to fully understand and prepare for new experiences.
ith Toddler Prep Books, a series by ReadySetPrep, you can help your child make a clear connection between expectation and reality for all of life’s exciting new firsts. Born from firsthand experience and based on research from leading developmental psychologists, the series was created by Amy and Aaron Pittman – parents of two who know (all too well) the value of preparation for toddlers.
The journey to having spinal surgery can be tough for kids and their families. It helps when children understand what will happen to their bodies and why. The Spine Surgery Book for Kids (A Super Safe Kids book) helps children understand the basics of spinal surgery. With kid-friendly explanations and images, this book guides families as they prepare for spinal surgery.
HOW KIDS CAN GET OVER THEIR TONSILS SURGERY
azzy the quokka has sick and swollen tonsils. His doctor decides to take his tonsils out.
This is a simple sweet story on how Tazzy has a surgery to take his sick tonsils out.
This book gives valuable insight to kids on how a surgery is done.
THE STORY OF HENRY'S FIRST SURGERY
Henry was scared at first to know that he has a HERNIA that will require him to undergo a SURGERY to fix it.
He faces it with his dad.
This is a simple and beautiful story on how Henry has the surgery to fix his hernia.
This book gives insight for kids on how a SURGERY is done....
Tonsils Out Ice Cream In!!! Guided Prompt Keepsake Storybook For Boys
Get well soon! Having surgery is no fun, but this interactive book will help your little guy retell his journey through a Tonsillectomy. As he recovers, he can keep himself entertained by documenting all the events in order from start to finish. A series of interactive questions is included on each page to help him fill in his own storybook.
omfort & Creativity Included:
24 Page Paperback
Includes Beginning to End Tonsillectomy Story
Interactive Prompt Question Pages
Drawing Activities
Coloring Activities
Photograph Pages
6x9 Keepsake Size
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