cancer

The fox family were living an idyllic life in a foxhole on a grassy down, but one dreadful day the skies began to darken, and Mummy Fox bravely confronted a shadowy monster to protect her family. But then Mummy Fox became very ill and the monster’s spell cast fog and darkness over the entire land. The only hope for everyone was for the fox family to travel to The Enchanted Forest to seek help. But will the fox family find the help they need in time to save Mummy Fox?

Do you have monsters you’re scared to face? I have a monster in me, and believe me, he is not pleasant, but I have an even bigger fear to face... explaining the monster to my kids. Monster in Mummy is a stunning new picture book designed to help parents effectively communicate a cancer diagnosis to their young children. This book provides comfort and coping strategies to families when they are struggling to break the news and supports families when a loved one dies.

Adrienne Wilson is a depressed, suicidal teenager—until the day she receives a diagnosis of stage IV liver cancer. Facing the fight of her life, Adrienne discovers how much she wants to live. In Better Off Bald: A Life in 147 Days, Andrea Wilson Woods chronicles her sister’s remarkable life from the time she was born to the day she dies at age fifteen. Written like a journal, Andrea takes the reader inside her and Adrienne’s journey explaining how she gained custody of Adrienne from their mother and how the sisters’ relationship evolved over time.

A dusty, second-hand book that makes one girl's wish come true—even as it destroys her life. Simone wants to be a normal teen with a normal family: Mom, Dad, and daughter. Instead, she has a mother who was dealt the cancer card and a father that took off to marry a younger woman. That meant every hour of Simone's life is about caring for her mother during her darkest hours. When Simone finds a cure, her world changes on a dime. Mom is pulled from the brink of death, and Simone is left holding the precious tome that gave the gift of life.