FA Khan

ABCs of My First Surgery is an alphabet picture book about surgery for young children. The book follows the story of Maya, a little girl who is having surgery for the first time, to fix a broken bone in her arm. From Aa to Zz, the book contains all the essential information needed to help prepare a young child for surgery. The book provides key information about different healthcare professionals (such as nurses, anaesthesiologists, orthopaedic surgeons and paediatricians) and different procedures (such as, blood pressure testing, electrocardiogram), surgical instruments and equipment, and different healthcare conditions, treatments and medicines. This is an engaging and insightful read for both children and parents alike, and I learnt many new fun and fascinating facts.

Going into hospital can be a very scary and daunting experience for children, and this book will help children feel safe and secure in this new setting. The book will help children (and parents) build knowledge and vocabulary of key terms used in surgical procedures, and will help children to understand what will happen, helping to alleviate any concerns or anxieties they may have.

With clear, simple language that is accessible for young children; bright, colourful and engaging illustrations; and a sweet character that young children will relate to; this book is an excellent resource to help young children, and their parents prepare for their first surgical procedure.

ABCs of My First Surgery, by author and physician FA Khan, is an excellent resource to help prepare young children for surgery, and an essential addition to any hospital library or waiting room.  

Star rating: 5 Stars 

Summary: Written by a trusted physician, parent and caregiver, this is a fascinating, engaging and insightful A to Z picture book about surgery for children, and the perfect resource to help prepare young patients for a hospital procedure.