brave kid's guides
Our core mission is to make medical diagnoses and procedures more approachable for children. Through our book donation program, we provide complimentary copies of A Brave Kid’s Guide to Leukemia and A Brave Kid’s Guide to Lymphoma to families and hospitals. These books are designed to help children facing these challenging diagnoses understand their experiences with courage and clarity. With the support of generous donations, we strive to place these books in the hands of every child and family navigating leukemia or lymphoma.
A Brave kid's guide to lymphoma
In our first story, Charlie is diagnosed with lymphoma, and he has a lot of questions. Cobi the Brave Buddy, who has read a gazillon books and knows about almost everything, answers all of these questions in a clear and kind way. This helps Charlie face his diagnosis with more confidence and bravery.
A brave kid's guide to Leukemia
This book revisits Charlie and Cobi's story of learning and understanding, but this time about leukemia. After being diagnosed with leukemia, Charlie has a lot of questions, and Cobi the super smart Brave Buddy is there to help.
Our donations
We have been actively donating our books to hospitals and organizations across the country. With our "Send a Book" program, you can help us reach more kids and families to share these helpful resources!
future books
We are committed to building out an extensive library of engaging, approachable books for kids facing a number of diagnoses, treatments, and procedures.
A brave kid's guide to chemotherapy
Kate is worried when she finds out that she has cancer and will need to be treated with a strong medicine called chemo. Sid the Brave Buddy helps kids like Kate go through treatments like this every day. He explains to her what chemo is, how it works, and what to expect. This helps Kate feel more confident and Brave as she begins her chemo journey.
A brave kid's guide to blood draws
Sam's doctor tells her she needs a blood test to help figure out why she's sick. Sam hates needles and doesn't want to do it. Can't she just skip the blood test? Harvey the Brave Buddy is an expert at helping kids face their fears and get through medical tests. He helps Sam understand what the blood test is for, why she needs it, and what to expect. He gives helpful tips for how to make it a little less scary, making Sam feel more prepared.
A brave kid's guide to staying in the hospital
Leo has to have surgery and stay overnight in the hospital. He's never slept away from home before and doesn't know what to expect. Flo the Brave Buddy lives at the hospital and loves when new patients come to visit. She takes Leo on a tour of the hospital before his surgery to show him all the people, places, and things that he will see on his overnight stay.
And more!
A Brave Kid's Guide to...
Surgery
Central Line
PET Scan
Radiation Therapy
X-Rays
Feeding Tube
Tonsillectomy
Cystic Fibrosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Dialysis
Asthma
Diabetes
Amputations
Epilepsy
Allergies
Fractures
Stitches
...
"Brave is facing something scary and hard -
and doing it anyway"
-Cobi the Brave Buddy