AnonyMouse_11396 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Hi wise ones. I am trying to search for a book to support a child who is going to be having complex surgery on his hands in the near future. Not having much luck at the moment. We are going to make a book to share, with items we feel might be beneficial for them. But wondered if anyone knew of a book in publication that might support them too. Any suggestions would be gratefully received, thank you. Quote
AnonyMouse_55778 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 (edited) We use a book called Franklin goes to hospital about a tortoise who has to have an operation to mend his shell - not sure where we got it from. This page on the cbeebies website is for parents to prepare their child for hospital - may be some ideas on here http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/grownups/helping-your-child-prepare-for-an-operation Edited February 10, 2016 by GFCCCC 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Nothing immediately springing to mind Fredbear, will go off for a bit of a trawl. 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_63189 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Hi Fred Bear. Topsy and Tim go to hospital by Jean Adamson (also Kindle edition available) and/or Going to Hospital by Anna Civardi(Usborne) might be worth a look 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_39602 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Have you tried contacting the hospital or asking parents if they have been given anything to support him , depending on where he is having it , local or London , often you will find the hospital will have information for what the child can expect to happen ,may be worth trying . 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_19762 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Oh poor little chap....... Not surgery - but 'Harry and the Robots' gives a real positive message about hospitals....... I will keep thinking and will have a look through our (vast) book collection tomorrow :1b 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_19782 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 Wow Fredbear -I can see why you are having problems, not a huge amount of books on this at all. To be honest, I think, depending upon his age etc. to make the book with him would be more beneficial. It can be geared to his needs. I'm sure mum has been thinking too, putting together a bag for him to take, talking about what will happen (cbeebies, had a good little section) making sure that terminology being used can't be confused. Contacting the hospital play specialist could be a good move. 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_11396 Posted February 10, 2016 Author Posted February 10, 2016 Thank you for all your suggestions. Not much out there, which is a shame. Yes we will be making contact with GOSH too. Thought we might make a story sack, with finger puppets, chubby crayons with paper/card for when the bandages come off. 2 Quote
AnonyMouse_39602 Posted February 10, 2016 Posted February 10, 2016 I am sure GOSH do have such materials to help children before their surgery/ treatment , 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_23964 Posted February 11, 2016 Posted February 11, 2016 How about speaking to your local health visitor - they may have something they use or recommend?? Quote
AnonyMouse_1469 Posted February 12, 2016 Posted February 12, 2016 I just did a very quick google: books for children having operations and lots of stuff comes up..........not sure how much is useful x 1 Quote
AnonyMouse_11396 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Posted February 12, 2016 Thank you Narnia. Will take a look. Quote
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