Personalised book about going to A and E: your child Goes to A&E

When an unexpected moment means your child needs to visit A&E, they take each step with a trusted grown-up beside them. From the reception desk to meeting a healthcare professional, the story calmly shows what they may see and do.

Ages 4-8
Their own home town
Storybook watercolour

See the cover free before you pay.

Cover of “Ava and the Missing Rainbow”, a personalised picture book starring Ava — An example book in the storybook watercolour style

What happens in your child Goes to A&E

Your child arrives at A&E with a grown-up.
They check in at the reception desk.
Your child notices the signs, chairs and busy waiting area.
A healthcare professional calls your child's name and asks gentle questions.
Your child heads home knowing what happened at A&E.

How the first page could read

The plan for the afternoon was simple: your child and their grown-up were going home for tea. Then something happened, and they needed to go to A&E. At the entrance, your child saw bright signs, rows of chairs and a desk where a receptionist asked for their name.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

An A&E visit can feel sudden because it interrupts an ordinary day. This story gives children aged four to eight a clear, calm sequence to follow: arriving with a grown-up, speaking to reception, waiting among unfamiliar sights and meeting a healthcare professional. It does not focus on a diagnosis or tell children what treatment they will need. Instead, it names the practical parts of the visit in simple language, leaving space for parents to link the story to their own plans if useful. Seeing your child on the cover and throughout the 32-page book makes the setting feel familiar enough to talk about together.

Reading it together

Read the story once when everyone is relaxed, then let your child pause on the waiting-room spread to ask questions.
Use your own simple words to explain only the parts of the visit that you expect may happen.
Bring the digital book up on a phone or tablet while waiting, if you have ordered it before the visit.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Gentle watercolour scenes keep the everyday hospital setting clear, warm and unbusy for a reassuring read. A sidekick idea: a small, soft-eared comfort toy tucked under your child's arm. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.

Make your child Goes to A&E

Add one photo and answer a few questions. This story is picked for you, and you’ll see the cover before you decide.

Start with a photo

What’s in the book

A hardcover and a paperback copy of the same personalised picture book, seen from above — Both editions are 8.5" × 8.5" with the same 32 pages. The hardcover has rigid boards; the paperback has a soft cover.

pages: 32pages
full-page pictures of your child: 15full-page pictures of your child
square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm): 8.5" × 8.5"square book (21.6 × 21.6 cm)
years, words matched to their age: 2–8years, words matched to their age

Front cover with their name in the title
Title page with their portrait and your dedication
15 spreads: a picture on one page, the story on the other
“The End” page made especially for them
Printed: premium full-colour paper, paperback or hardcover
Digital: PDF and online flip-book reader

Questions

What happens in your child Goes to A&E?

Your child arrives at A&E with a grown-up, checks in at reception, spends time in the waiting area and is called to meet a healthcare professional. The story follows the visit in a calm order and uses practical details such as signs, chairs and names being called, without giving medical advice or predicting treatment.

How is this personalised for my child?

Picture to Story creates a 32-page picture book starring your child, illustrated from one photo of your child. You answer a few questions about their name, age, chosen art style, adventure and little details, then see the cover free before paying. The words are tailored to the child’s age.

Can I see the book before I pay?

Yes. Your child’s cover and the first page of the story are made while you answer the questions, usually in under a minute, and you see them before checkout. You only pay if you love it.

How long does it take?

The digital book is usually ready about 10 minutes after you order. Printed books take 3 to 5 working days to print, then 3 to 7 days to post in the UK and US.

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