Turn a scary day into their bravest story.
A picture book that emotionally prepares your child for surgery—starring them, the grown-ups they love, and their favorite toy.
Which big day are you preparing for?
Tonsil removal
Understanding what will happen when they get their tonsils out and how they'll feel after.
Start this bookEar tube insertion
Preparing for and recovering from ear tube insertion.
Three small steps to their story
Tell us about them
Share their name, age and who cares for them.
Meet the characters
See your child and their grown-ups before the full book is made.
Read it together
Download the PDF right away, or order a hardcover keepsake to hold and gift.
A story made for the child holding it
Every page is theirs. Seeing familiar faces and knowing what to expect make the big day feel a little less scary.
Your child, the hero
Drawn to look like them.
The grown-ups they love
The adults who love your child woven into the story.
Their favorite toy comes along
The comforting companion they already trust travels through the whole book.
Children feel ready when they can picture it first
Start reading the book together with your child a few days before the surgery to give an understanding of what's coming. We partnered with a child psychologist to create our stories and develop best practices for helping your child prepare for the big day.
Start your child's bookJames woke up at 6am excited to go to the doctor's office because he knew the plan and loved that popsicles were part of the recovery.”
Read it tonight, or hold it forever
Download PDF
Yours right away. Best when the day is soon and there isn't time to wait for shipping.
- Arrives instantly, read it tonight
- Works anywhere, print as many as you like
Hardcover book
A keepsake to hold and gift, printed and mailed to your door.
- Sturdy printed book to keep
- Ships within the US
Their big day is coming. Let's make them the hero of it.
It takes a few minutes, and you can read it together tonight.
Create your storybook