Books
For Siblings
When Molly Was In The Hospital
This book can help siblings understand what happens
when a sibling is hospitalized. A young girl tells of her experience
when her baby sister was hospitalized, how she felt, the frustrations,
the emotions, and what happened after the baby came home. While it
is not specific for heart surgery, the issue of hospitalization from
a child’s point of view is addressed well.
My Brother Needs An Operation
This book is the story of how Joey's life was affected,
in different ways, when his little brother Alex went to the hospital.
This interactive book provides parents and children an opportunity
to talk about feelings and experiences. It contains a section in which
the child can record his/her own experiences and feelings and paste
pictures or mementos. |
