{"product_id":"my-ear-tube-surgery-jason-himes-9798183523997","title":"My Ear Tube Surgery: What To Expect When Getting Ear Tubes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMy Ear Tube Surgery: A Comforting Guide for Kids Facing Ear Tube Placement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs your child feeling anxious or scared about upcoming ear tube surgery?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelp them navigate their medical journey with \u003ci\u003eMy Ear Tube Surgery\u003c\/i\u003e, a gentle, reassuring picture book designed to turn fear into understanding. Written for children ages 3-8, this book is the perfect resource to help parents, caregivers, and medical professionals prepare little ones for a \u003cb\u003emyringotomy with tube placement\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the brave journey of Lucas, a young boy who learns exactly what happens before, during, and after his procedure. 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