Resources


Going to the hospital? Read some good books with your child to help them prepare for their visit (courtesy of Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital).
  • “Clifford Visits the Hospital” – By Norman Bridwell
  • “Going to the Hospital” – By Anne Civardi
  • “Matthew Takes His Shot” (diabetes) – By Owen Coleman
  • “Miffy in the Hospital” – By Patricia Crampton
  • “Tubes in my Ears” – by Virginia Dooley
  • “Let’s Talk About When You Have Your Tonsils Out” – By Melanie Apel Gordon
  • “Good-Bye Tonsils” – By Juliana Lee Hatfield
  • “Franklin Goes to the Hospital” – By Sharon Jennings
  • “KoKo’s Big Earache” – By Vicky Lansky
  • “Chris Gets Ear Tubes” – By Betty Pace
  • “Curious George Goes to the Hospital” – By Margret Ray
  • “Going to the Hospital” – By Fred Rogers
  • “A Big Operation” – By Richard Scarry
Help prepare your child for surgery:
Helping your child take medicine:
EEG preparation book:
Soothing your baby in the hospital and at home:
Seattle Children’s Hospital