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My Surgery Day!
Paperback
ConceptsGeneral Juvenile Fiction
ISBN13: 9781964836317
Publisher: Acorn Cottage Press
Published: Jul 9 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Facing surgery? This children's picture book helps kids feel calm, safe, and prepared for surgery day.
My Surgery Day! is a comforting and informative children's book about surgery that gently walks young readers through what to expect before, during, and after a hospital procedure. Designed to reduce medical anxiety in children, this reassuring picture book explains each step-from hospital check-in and meeting doctors and nurses to wearing a hospital gown and waking up after surgery-in clear, age-appropriate language.
Created to support emotional readiness, this hospital book for kids helps children feel informed, empowered, and supported during a medical experience. Inclusive illustrations and a warm, steady tone make this book especially helpful for children preparing for any type of surgery or medical procedure.
Ideal for:
- Children ages 0-8 preparing for surgery or medical procedure
- Parents and caregivers looking for books to help kids prepare for surgery
- Child life specialists and pediatric hospital programs
- Teachers, school counselors, and therapists
- Doctors, nurses, surgeons, and pediatric medical teams
- Mental health professionals supporting medically complex children
Written by Katherine Lockwood, a mental health therapist and school adjustment counselor, My Surgery Day! was inspired by her daughter's experience with hip dysplasia surgery. Blending lived experience with professional insight, this book serves as both a therapeutic resource and a comforting story-helping children feel less afraid and more confident as they approach surgery day.
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