

Anna had a big hurt in her tummy. She cried and cried and her mommy took her to the doctor. The doctor looked at her and said she needed an operation. Anna was scared and did not want an operation.
She asked her mommy, "What is an operation?" Her mommy said, "An operation is when the doctor makes a small cut in your tummy and takes out the hurt. Then he puts a bandage on it and you will feel better soon." Anna asked, "Will it hurt?" Her mommy said, "No, the doctor will give you some medicine to make you sleep and you will not feel anything. When you wake up, I will be there with you."
Anna asked, "Can I bring my teddy bear?" Her mommy said, "Yes, of course. Your teddy bear will keep you company and make you brave." Anna hugged her teddy bear and said, "OK, I will do the operation. But I am still scared." Her mommy said, "It is OK to be scared, but you are very wise to do the operation. It will make you healthy and happy again. I love you very much." Anna said, "I love you too, mommy." Then they went to the operation room and the doctor smiled at them.
