"Chris was having trouble with his ears. He just couldn't hear right. No one wanted to play with him because every time anyone said anything Chris would shout 'What?'"

Chris, who is four, has a common problem fluid in his ears. The solution to his condition is often a minor operation in which tubes are inserted in the child's ears. This procedure while quite routine for an experienced doctor, is usually frightening for the unprepared child/patient.

Chris Gets Ear Tubes explains what happens before, during, and after the surgery in language a child understands. It takes away the child's natural fear of the unknown. The charming illustrations familiarize the child with the hospital setting and the procedures. The book helps prepare children for the experiences they are likely to have while in the hospital.

This full-color book should be in public libraries as well as pediatricians' offices, and of course who have a child in need of this operation will want a copy.