Harry Goes to the Hospital: A Story for Children about What It's Like to Be in the Hospital

A Story for Children About What it's Like to be in the Hospital

Author: Howard J. Bennett

Harry loves macaroni and cheese, but when he gets sick, he can't eat it! And his parents take him to the hospital. The story then follows Harry (with his Mom and Dad) through the experience of going to the hospital. Harry doesn't like having to meet lots of new people, getting poked with needles, and staying the night in a strange place, all the while feeling sick to his tummy. But with his parents' comfort and the help of lots of doctors, nurses, and other people, Harry learns that the hospital doesn't have to be a big, scary place. This is a good first book to help children who have to go to or are in the hospital. It talks about and shows many of the things they will see, hear, and experience.

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Harry loves macaroni and cheese, but when he gets sick, he can't eat it And his parents take him to the hospital. The story then follows Harry (with his Mom and Dad) through the experience of going to the hospital. Harry doesn't like having to meet lots of new people, getting poked with needles, and staying the night in a strange place, all the while feeling sick to his tummy. But with his parents' comfort and the help of lots of doctors, nurses, and other people, Harry learns that the hospital doesn't have to be a big, scary place. This is a good first book to help children who have to go to or are in the hospital. It talks about and shows many of the things they will see, hear, and experience.

Critic Reviews

Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Health Issues (Silver)

"This reassuring story is a good choice for public libraries."--School Library Journal

"Dr. Bennett brings compassion and honesty to his child-centered tale of a stay at the hospital. This book should help answer the questions and allay the fears of young readers."--Mary Quattlebaum, Author of Jackson Jones and the Puddle of Thorns

"This deftly written story of a stay in the hospital empathetically answers the questions and calms the fears of a young child entering that strange environment. I highly recommend this book."--Howard Fischer, MD, Chief, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children's Hospital of Michigan

"Harry Goes to the Hospital is the resource parents are looking for. Dr. Bennett captures all the questions and fears children may have about impending or unexpected hospital visits and addresses them in an engaging and informative way! This book encourages children to explore their feelings and express their thoughts. I highly recommend it!"--Terry Spearman, CCLS, Team Leader, Child Life Services, Children's National Medical Center

About the Author

<div><b>Howard J. Bennett, MD, FAAP.</b>, has been a board-certified pediatrician for 25 years. He has counseled families, taught, and published within the medical community on bedwetting. He lives in Washington, D.C.<br></div>