Jimmy Goes to the Emergency Department

For many children, a hospital visit feels scary, strange, and overwhelming, but Jimmy's story helps turn fear into bravery.

Jimmy Goes to the Emergency Department is a gentle, reassuring children's picture book that helps young readers understand what can happen when a normal day suddenly becomes scary. After Jimmy gets hurt on a swing, he is taken to the emergency department, where new faces, medical tools, stitches, and shots make him nervous. With encouragement around him, Jimmy learns t...