Doctors, Hospitals & Operations

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Picture books about Doctors, Hospitals & Operations from the Little Parachutes reviews library

Books about a visit to the doctor, a hospital stay or having an operation. These picture books aim to reassure children who are frightened by the prospect of medical procedures.

The Itchy-saurus

A funny story book that any child who suffers from eczema or itchy skin is likely to find comforting and reassuring.

This story gives a voice to children in long-term hospital care and normalises the hospital environment. It recognises how many selfless acts of kindness are performed in hospitals every day by staff, volunteers and the families of sick children. It also encourages children to be kind and helpful.

The Unstoppable Maggie McGee

A warm, positive reflection of the imagination, friendship and trust of children in long-term hospital care.

Mummy’s Lump

Providing a reassuring and realistic account which may dispel some of the fears young children have about cancer, the treatments which are given for it and how it affects family life.

Topsy and Tim: Go to the Doctor

Introducing young children to what happens on a typical visit to the doctor. Provides a positive description of taking medicine.

Tiger Livy

The story acknowledges the struggles of children with serious chronic illnesses and suggests some simple child-friendly coping strategies. It inspires empathy, patience and resilience/grit in young readers.

Betsy Goes to the Doctor

A story about a little girl of pre-school age called Betsy who feels unwell and is taken to see the Doctor for the first time by her mummy. She is worried about letting the Doctor look at her sore ear, but is put at ease when the kind Doctor looks at her toy penguin first.

Hip, Hop, Hooray for Brooklynn!

An upbeat story book about a young bunny born with clubfoot. A great way to introduce young children to the treatment of clubfoot and similar conditions.

Big Tree is Sick

Helps children understand and cope with long-term or life-threatening illness of a relative or friend. The story is particularly relevant to cancer treatment.

Scrambled Heads

This illustrated book aims to support children who are suffering with their mental health. It would also be useful to their siblings, family, friends and classmates, and also to children of parents who are suffering with poor mental health.

Can You Make Me Better?

A good choice for a child who is facing a hospital stay or a significant operation, it introduces many aspects of medical treatment and recovery that children with serious health problems may face

Nurse Ted

This is a very useful text, written in a clear and concise way. It might help a child to understand some of the facts about cancer, its diagnosis and treatment. It could also encourage a child to talk about their emotions if they are experiencing a similar situation.

Get Well Soon

Allaying fears children may have when a loved one is sick and needs to spend time in hospital.

Sometimes

Children with siblings with long term illness

Asthma (Talking It Through)

This book contains lots of information about the causes, symptoms and treatment of asthma. It is positive and realistic in style.

A Day with the Animal Doctors

Understanding what a trip to hospital might involve told with gentle illustrations and humour.

Going to the Hospital

Introducing young children to some typical aspects of a stay in hospital, including an operation.

Little Princess – I Don’t Want to Go to Hospital

Provides a positive and reassuring view of hospitals.

Rachel Has Eczema

Informing young children about eczema and how it is commonly treated. Acknowledging the emotional and physical distress some children with skin conditions may experience and providing a positive outcome at the end of the story.

Going to the Doctor

Introducing young children to common medical procedures which they may experience during a visit to the doctor, including immunisations.

Topsy and Tim Go to Hospital (Topsy & Tim)

Provides a positive and reassuring view of hospitals which may be suitable to help an anxious child.

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?

May encourage children who are reluctant to go to the doctor or take medicine to co-operate. Promotes good hygiene practices and contains suggestions for things children can do to look after themselves when they are ill.

Maisy Goes to Hospital

Introducing young children to hospital treatment.

Doctor (First Time)

Shows what to expect at the doctors.

Hospital (First Time)

Shows what to expect in a hospital environment.

My Visit to the Doctor

A positive and appealing board book which will explain some simple facts about illnesses and doctor's visits to very young children.

I’m Worried (Your Feelings)

Helping children come to terms with the feelings of anxiety and exploring ways to alleviate their suffering. The book also touches upon the subjects of road safety and hospitals.