The Hospital Bedtime Story

Age 5-10

Grade K-4

Paperback (Halo Publishing International April 23, 2020)

Instant comfort for a hospitalized child
Dedicated to children & families who've been admitted to the hospital, to Child Life Specialists, and to Pediatric Health Care workers
This book provides realistic, but friendly explanations of what a child can expect to see, hear, feel, taste, or do while hospitalized. It allows the reader to relate, or to better understand the who-is-who or what-is-what in simple (and rhyming!) terms. Being ill or injured causes uncertainty for the whole family; it's a stressful time, but bedtime in this unfamiliar environment doesn't have to be. The Hospital Bedtime Story is comforting and light-hearted and intended to provide a bit of normalcy. The main character- Riley, processes the new information while maintaining a courageous and positive outlook. Children as young as 3-4 years can benefit from viewing another child in a situation very similar to their own.
Parents & caregivers: Sometimes, it's hard to find the words, especially in an unexpected circumstance- here are the words!