Curious George Goes to the Hospital

The hospital scenes are both realistic and friendly, making the setting approachable for kids. I wonder what inspired the choice to portray it this way.

George’s playful questions and reactions felt so genuine, almost like he was normalizing the hospital experience for young readers. Did it help anyone else see healthcare settings differently?

The book introduces medical tools and procedures in a playful way. I'm curious if this approach makes children more comfortable with hospitals or if it risks trivializing the experience.