Children’s Favorite Books

from Shine Newsletter, Fall 2006

Going to the hospital — or even the doctor’s office or dentist — can be scary for anyone, especially your child.   The best way to prepare your son or daughter for the visit is to talk about it in advance or even pretend by using toys. Reading a book about visiting the doctor also can be a great way to open a dialogue with your child.   The following are some of Children’s doctors’ and nurses’ favorite books. You can always contact or stop by Children’s Family Health Library for additional books or trusted research about pediatric conditions or disorders. The library is located on the first floor of the main hospital, or phone 720-777-1234.

ABOUT VISITING THE DOCTOR

Corduroy Goes to the Doctor, by L. McCue

(Viking Children’s Books, 2001)

Going to the Doctor, by Anne Civardi

(Usborne Books, 2006)

My Doctor, My Friend, by P. K. Hallinan

(Ideals Publications, 2002)

What to Expect When You Go to the Doctor

by Heidi Murkoff (HarperFestival, 2000)

What to Expect When You Go to the Dentist

by Heidi Murkoff (HarperFestival, 2002)

ABOUT VISITING THE HOSPITAL

Franklin Goes to the Hospital, by Paulette Bourgeois

(Scholastic, Inc., 2000)

Clifford Visits the Hospital, by Norman Bridwell

(Scholastic, Inc., 2000)

Going to the Hospital, by Anne Civardi

(Usborne Books, 2006)

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

(Clarion Books, Reprint edition, 2002)

Curious George Goes to the Hospital, by H. Rey

(Houghton-Mifflin, 1966)