The Brave Kid's Guides
Books that explain the hard stuff
Each guide turns frightening medical experiences into something kids can see, name, understand, and ask about — told through a Brave Kid and their Brave Buddy.
Created for brave kids and the grown-ups helping them through it · Spanish editions coming soon
The leukemia guide is now available to order online! Amazon is coming soon. For the lymphoma guide, email us and we'll send copies to you directly.
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A Brave Kid's Guide to Leukemia
New diagnosis · hospital stays · big feelings
What leukemia is, what treatment may involve, and the questions kids might have along the way.
- What cancer, blood cells, and leukemia mean, in kid-sized words
- Bone marrow tests, spinal taps, and chemo
- A glossary, a certificate of bravery, and pages for questions
A Brave Kid's Guide to Lymphoma
New diagnosis · tests & scans · treatment
What lymphoma is, the tests that find it, and how treatment helps.
- What lymphoma is and how the lymphatic system works
- Biopsies, PET scans, and other tests
- What chemo is and how it might feel
A Brave Kid's Guide to Chemotherapy
Treatment · side effects · what to expect
How chemo works, what might feel different, and ways kids can cope.
- Why chemo helps fight cancer cells
- Hair loss, feeling sick, and other changes
- What to expect, and ways to cope
How the books work
Honest answers, made for kids
Written by Nina Gonzalez, MD, and illustrated by Anna Mischke, every guide pairs real medical information with a story kids want to read.
Real medical terms
Proper terms like “cancer cell,” explained simply. A glossary is included.
Kid-friendly language
Short, honest sentences a child can follow, and a parent can read aloud.
Brave Buddy guides
A friendly character who explains, reassures, and asks the questions kids are thinking.
Illustrations that explain
Pictures that make invisible things, like cells, easy to see.
Take a peek inside
Real medical information, friendly illustrations, and a story kids can follow. Meet Charlie and Cobi in a few pages from the story.
Each guide also includes a kid-friendly glossary, questions for your care team, and a certificate of bravery. Ready for the whole story? Buy the leukemia guide or email us for the lymphoma guide.
For hospitals, clinics & schools
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