Through the past several decades, anesthesiology and surgery have focused extensively on improving patient outcomes through scientific research. However, there are still limited resources to help ease the minds of parents and children who are anxious while preparing for surgery. "Toby has a boo boo" is the author's attempt to help solve this issue. Written and illustrated by a pediatric anesthesiologist, "Toby has a boo boo" will tell the tale of a typical outpatient surgery experience for healthy children. Simply read the story to your child and use it as a tool to discuss his or her upcoming surgery. Now finally the child patient, parents and healthcare providers can be on the same page prior to surgery.