Children's Books About Chronic Illnesses
Colburn, C.F. Our Shadow Garden. Houston, Texas: Bright Sky Press. A magical story about creating a special garden for someone that is sick. What makes it even more special are the wonderful illustrations by children at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
London, J. (1992). The Lion Who Had Asthma. Chicago, Illinois: Albert Whitman & Company. This is a story of a young boy named Sean that roars like a lion, but the lion has asthma. With support of the family and treatment Sean is soon to become king of the jungle again.
Martin, K. (2005). H is for Hair Fairy. Victoria, BC: Trafford Publishing. An alphabet book of encouragement and insight for kids with cancer.
Mills, J.C. (2003). Little Tree. Washington, DC: Magination Press. A story for children with serious medical problems.
Mills, J.C. (2004). Gentle Willow. Washington, DC: Magination Press. A story for children about dying.
Moore-Mallinos, J. (2007). I Have Asthma. Happauge, NY: Barron's Educational Series, Inc. This is a more factual book for children with asthma. There is a guidelines section for parents at the end of the book.
Olson, M. (2003). How I Feel. New York, NY: Lantern Books. A book about diabetes.
Peterkin, A. MD. (1992). What About Me? When Brothers and Sisters Get Sick. Washington, DC: Magination Press. This book deals with the complicated issues a well child feels when they have a sick sibling.
