A Book about...What it Means to a Child When Someone in the Family Has Diabetes
by Rochelle L. Stern
For a young child, the diabetes of a beloved family member can be both bewildering and disturbing. But how can a complicated disease like diabetes be explained in language that is both simple and reassuring? Can Mom Have a Piece of My Birthday Cake? does just that as it follows seven-year-old Abigail Ruby in her quest to understand her mom’s diabetes. Along the way, Abigail not only learns a lot about diabetes, but also discovers ways in which she can play an active role in helping her mother stay healthy.
This spirited little book, written by a young mother with diabetes, uses the simplest language along with charming illustrations and fun activities to encourage a healthy dialogue in families personally affected by this disease.
This spirited little book, written by a young mother with diabetes, uses the simplest language along with charming illustrations and fun activities to encourage a healthy dialogue in families personally affected by this disease.
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