This coloring book can help you prepare your child for his or her heart operation at Seattle Children's.
It is a very simple overview of what is going to happen. It can help your child understand some of the things they may see or feel.
Download the coloring book and then print it. You can read it to your child or have your child read it alone.
The pictures are meant to be colored and talked about. You may find that your child has many questions after looking at the pictures.
He or she may want to know if the operation will hurt, if it will be scary, and if you are going to be with them when they wake up.
These are normal questions and it is best to answer them honestly.
My Heart Operation Color Book (PDF)