What Luna Heard at the Hospital: A Tonsil's Tale

By Caroline Jones

What Luna Heard at the Hospital: A Tonsil's Tale is a heartwarming children's hospital story that gently prepares kids for surgery. Written by Nurse Caroline Jones, a pediatric nurse and certified play therapist, this tonsillectomy book for kids follows little Luna through her hospital adventure, from check-in to the recovery room, all with comforting sounds and friendly faces. Luna's tale turns the operating room into a familiar place, showing young readers that every beep of a machine and every doctor's smile is there to help. With simple language and playful illustrations, this emotional support book builds courage and curiosity instead of fear. It's an engaging pediatric medical picture book that helps children feel safe, heard, and ready to get well, just like Luna.

- Friendly Prep for Surgery
A gentle, step-by-step surgery prep for children that demystifies the hospital experience, from wearing a gown to hearing the "magic sleep" anesthesia sounds.

- Emotional Resilience
Models positive coping skills. Luna uses breathing games and her teddy bear to stay brave, helping kids face their own tonsillectomy with confidence and calm.

- Hospital Familiarization
Introduces kids to hospital sights and sounds, including cheerful nurses and the soft lullaby beeps of monitors, making the environment feel safe and familiar instead of scary.

- Expert Author Insight
Created by a pediatric nurse and play therapist, blending medical know-how with child-friendly storytelling to answer kids' questions and ease parents' worries.

- Formats for Every Reader
Available in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle e-book so families and professionals can enjoy this comforting tale in any format, at home, in waiting rooms, or during pre-surgery tours.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1836880308
• ISBN13: 9781836880301
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Bravebear Books
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.0" x 10.0"