Title: Helpful info, but bad message too
Review: I will say that the majority of this book is good. It includes helpful information on the preparation for surgery and gives parents and kids an idea of what to expect. However, the part of the story where the other kids don't want to play with Chris at school is absolutely ridiculous! There are several children in my kids classes who have had ear tubes, and you would never know it. Kids who need tubes do not always shout, and are most likely indistinguishable from the other kids. This message can hurt a child's self-esteem and make them feel inadequate, and YES, question whether anyone wants to play with them! I give the book a thumbs down. I can't believe that the author could ever think, let alone write something like that in a book that should be helpful to the child!
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