Hospital colouring activities for children

A hospital visit seen through a child's story

Teddy’s Hospital Adventure & Helping Hands follows Sam, their mum and teddy through a hospital visit. Across 28 pictures and short story moments, the book introduces helpful healthcare staff and the journey from arrival to going home. The collection lists it for ages 4–8.

Some children are curious about hospitals. Others may feel nervous about the unfamiliar surroundings, people or routines. Reading together and colouring scenes from a fictional hospital visit can create a relaxed moment to ask questions. Every child's experience and hospital visit is different, so this story is not a promise about what will happen during care.

Ways to use the book together

• Ask who is helping Sam in each scene and what that person might do.
• Let the child decide how to colour Teddy and the hospital surroundings.
• Allow space for any questions and answer them honestly in age-appropriate language.

The book is a creative companion, not a substitute for advice from a child's healthcare team. If you are preparing for an actual appointment, use the information provided by the hospital or clinician.