BOOKS FOR KIDS

Children are often frightened and confused about going to the hospital or knowing a close relative that is going to be in the hospital. These books are helpful in understanding what is happening and what to expect.

Check at your local library or bookstore.

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Curious George Goes to the Hospital
by Rey Margaret, et al

George goes into the hospital to remove a puzzle piece that he has eaten. Ages 4-8

Curious George Goes to the Hospital
by Hans Augusto Rey, et al

Going to the Hospital

(Rogers, Fred. First

Experiences.)
by Fred Rogers, et al, 1988

Describes what happens during a stay in the hospital, including some of the common forms of medical treatment. Ages 4-8

Franklin Goes to the Hospital (Franklin)
by Sharon Jennings, et al, 2000

Franklin's shell has cracked and he need to be a brave turtle when it's time to go to the hospital. Ages 4-8

Going to the Hospital (First Experiences)
by Anne Civardi, et al

A Visit to the Sesame Street Hospital : Featuring Jim Henson's Sesame Street Muppets (Please Read to Me)
by Deborah Hautzig, et al

This Is a Hospital, Not a Zoo
by Roberta Karim, Sue Truesdell (Illustrator), 1998

This is a Hospital, Not a Zoo!
by Roberta Karim

Filbert MacFee transforms himself into a series of animals to avoid some unpleasant medical procedures, making the nurses so frustrated that he is finally allowed to go home. Ages 5-8

When Molly Was in the Hospital : A Book for Brothers and Sisters of Hospitalized Children (Minimed Series : Volume 1)
by Debbie Duncan, Nina Ollikainen (Illustrator) 1994

Anna's little sister, Molly, has been very ill and had to have an operation. Anna tells all about the experience from her point of view. Ages 4-8

Cookin’ At Cook is definitely not a cookbook. Although the subtitle is (A Babe In Transplantland), the book is a life-changing inspirational book. The fact that the story line of the book is Loren McClelland’s first bone marrow transplant is secondary. It is written as if a one year is talking to you.

http://www.crystalisland.com/loren/cookinbook.html

Lizzy Gets a New Liver

by Lizzy Ribal, 1997

Eight year old Lizzy tells the story of her transplant experience.

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Miffy in the Hospital (Miffy Series)
by Dick Bruna (Illustrator), Patricia Crampton

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The Let's Talk Library

All by Marianne Johnston

http://www.powerkidspress.com/showbook.cfm?id=Book334

Let's Talk About When Someone You Love is in the Hospital

Let's Talk About Going to the Doctor

1977

Let's Talk About Going to the Hospital

1998

Hi, my name is Jack is a children's book addressing the issues encountered by the healthy siblings of chronically ill, disabled or dying childen.

http://www.himynameisjack.com/pages/287007/index.htm

My Going To Surgery Book

My Trip to the Hospital Coloring Book

Download from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (PDF file)

Barklay and Eve Series of Coloring and Activity Books

Karen L. Carney, RN, MSW, LCSW

Includes these titles: "What is Cancer Anyway?", "Together We'll Get Through This", "Precious Gifts: Katie Cooligan's Story" (explains organ and tissue donation), "Everything Changes But Love" (hospice), "Our Special Garden: Understanding Cremation", "Sitting Shiva", "Honoring Our Loved Ones: Going to a Funeral", and "They're Part of the Family (grieving the loss of a pet).

http://www.barklayandeve.com/sub_books.htm

(Not available on Amazon.com)