Explaining an illness to a child, whether common or serious, is no easy feat. It’s something every parent must do, but knowing what to say and how to say it, can be a huge challenge. Often, they simply don’t have the medical knowledge needed to explain a disease and provide much-needed comfort.
This is where Dr. Giraffe comes in. With simple words and pictures, and grounded in medical truth, each book in the series tells a story about one childhood disease – ranging from common ailments to rare conditions. To mum and dad’s relief, Dr. Giraffe can do what they perhaps cannot: help young patients make sense of what they are going through, in a way that is clear, medically accurate, and (no less importantly) pleasant to read.
Where to find them (Print & Ebook)
https://amzn.to/2RhOhRN
Our collection so far:
— Mr. Dot: chicken pox
— Half-half: cleft palate and lip
— Land of the Big: leukaemia
Created, illustrated, designed & published by
Studio Rejane Dal Bello
Words & story by
Jayshree Viswanathan
Medical strategy by
Stefan Liute
Supported by
Marjan van Mourik
More information
drgiraffe.com