Surgery can be a big experience for little ones-but with care, comfort, and a little courage, recovery feels a lot less scary.

Written by a board-certified anesthesiologist with 15+ years of experience, Getting Ready for My Recovery is a supportive, interactive guide designed to help your little one feel informed, calm, and brave about what's ahead.

Using clear, age-appropriate language and engaging prompts, this picture book walks children through their surgery recovery journey-from waking up in the hospital recovery room, to finding comfort during healing, and even planning a special celebration once they're feeling better.

Perfect for parents, caregivers, and child life specialists, this book:

• Explains medical experiences in kid-friendly, non-scary ways
• Encourages emotional expression and questions from children
• Offers interactive elements to personalize the hospital experience
• Builds confidence, eases anxiety, and promotes a sense of control

Whether your little one is preparing for a tonsillectomy, a cleft lip repair, a broken bone surgery, or another procedure, Getting Ready for My Recovery is the perfect companion to support their healing journey-one brave step at a time.

The mission of this book is to provide your little one with the following:

Learn about their surgery recovery via easy-to-understand language

Understand how they can help to get better and stronger

Empower your little one with their newfound knowledge

Encourage your child to participate in their own healthcare

Reduce their anxiety and fear about their surgery recovery

Embrace their surgery recovery with more comfort, positivity, and confidence