Experiences Matter: Monkey Goes to Hospital

Monkey Goes to Hospital offers a gentle introduction to the experience of needing hospital treatment for young children.

This funny, charming story is the perfect way to introduce young children to the experience of visiting a hospital. Also included are suggestions for activities and ideas to talk through together to help children reflect on their own experiences.

Monkey is having so much fun climbing the big tree that he isn’t careful and he falls. Dad says he will need to go to hospital for a check-up, but Monkey is worried. Luckily, the doctor at the hospital is very kind.

The Experiences Matter series of picture books provide a gentle means of discussing experiences, boosting self-esteem and reinforcing good behaviour. Supports the Personal, Social and Emotional Development Area of Learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage, and is also suitable for use with children in KS1 and can be used to discuss values. Suitable for children under 5.