Harvey Breaks His Leg
One afternoon I was running very fast at the playground.
Suddenly I tripped and fell.
My leg hurt right away.
Dad took me to the emergency department so a doctor could check my leg.
The doctor ordered an X-ray to see the bones inside my leg.
The X-ray showed that I had a small broken bone.
To help it heal, the nurse wrapped my leg with padding and a hard cast.
I took some medicine for a little while so my leg didn’t hurt so much.
I wore the cast for several weeks, and my friends signed it with colorful markers.
When it was time to remove the cast, the doctor used a small buzzing tool that felt funny but didn’t hurt.
My leg had healed and felt light again.
Talk About It
- What happened when Harvey fell at the playground?
- What does an X-ray help doctors see?
- Why did Harvey need to wear a cast?
- How did Harvey feel when the cast was removed?
A Note for Parents and Caregivers
Explaining medical care in simple ways can help reduce children’s anxiety about doctor visits or injuries. Understanding what doctors and nurses do helps children feel safer during medical experiences.