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| View Larger Image | H is for Hair Fairy: An Alphabet of Encouragement and Insight for Kids (and Kids at Heart!) with Cancer | Paperbackby Kim Martin (Author), Wend Boomhower (Illustrator)
| List Price: | $15.98 | | | Available: | Usually ships in 24 hours |
| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Trafford Publishing | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 32 Pages | | Publication Date: | July 29, 2005 | | Sales Rank: | 80,435th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Product Description
An alphabet book with a mission, this 32-page picture book will inspire, comfort, educate and encourage children being treated for cancer. Using colorful, warm, humorous illustrations and verse, the author employs the alphabet to feature different aspects of coping with cancer treatment. Many pages include practical information about where to find help or relief for children at this challenging time in their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Hair Fairy, creations of the author, are a humorous pair who visit cancer patients on the day they lose their hair and leave them a gift. They also watch over cancer patients and guide us through this heartwarming book of encouragement. Although written for children, the book is great for people of all ages. H is for Hair Fairy: An Alphabet of Encouragement and Insight for Kids (and Kids at Heart!) With Cancer kicks off the Hair Fairy Project created by the author in memory of her son, Nolan (1985-1993), who went through cancer twice before the age of eight, and in honor of her 17-year-old daughter Andrea, a cancer survivor, who finished treatment for bone cancer in 2004. This non-profit project brings joy and encouragement to children with cancer. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 6 reviews)
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A must read to any child with Cancer by Kimber (Chicago, IL)  5 Stars
January 21, 2009
My 4 year old niece was diagnosed with leukemia in December and my sister in law was having a hard time tryng to find an age appropriate way to explain to her that she was sick and would be losing her hair. This book opened a door of communication that allowed my niece basic understanding of the journey ahead. It also helped my sister in law to have one less stressful thing to worry about. We are so thankful for this book.
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A Humerous And Creative Approach To A Delicate Topic by C. Boyd (Oregon, USA) 5 Stars
November 01, 2007
H if for Hair Fairy is a humerous and creative approach to a delicate topic. This book uses an alphabetic approach to teaching about things related to cancer. The Fairies appear throughout the book, giving tidbits of fun, things to try, and positive support. It is approriate for any age, any person facing cancer. I have not seen many books that can educate about cancer, that still leave you feeling good in the end. I highly reccommend this book!
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Hair Fairy- an encourager for children and adults with cancer by Ingrid Hook (Cicero, IN USA) 5 Stars
January 27, 2006
This book is for children and adults alike! Every person experiencing cancer can relate to this wonderful book which makes you reflect and laugh. The colorful, whimsical illustrations appeal to all ages!
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A book full of encouragement and understanding! by Rachel Demaree (Arcadia, IN USA) 5 Stars
January 23, 2006
I'll never forget the during freshman year when the entire band was called down to hear from a nurse from the pediatric oncology unit at St. Vincent's hospital. We were all there because on of our band members and friends, Andrea Martin, had been diagnosed with a very rare form of cancer after having a rib removed the summer before. That day I was not only introduced to the specifics of Andrea's case, I was also introduced to a book her mother, Kim, and her had been creating together to help get them through that time in their lives. After losing one child to cancer years before, the Martin's certainly know the physical and emotional pain that cancer causes not only the patient but their family. This is an amazingly uplifting and encouraging books, that not only helps cancer patients feel less scared and confused, but also lets them see their condition just as something to deal with and not worry about. Adorable illustrations and great writing help bring the message of the story of the Hair Fairies to life. I reccomend this book to anyone, young and old, who is dealing with cancer or knows someone who has been affected by it.
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Children with cancer by Carol J. Reynolds (Indianapolis, IN United States) 5 Stars
January 23, 2006
When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the whole family suffers. Everyone needs help. This darling book is designed to explain unfamiliar words, concepts and treatment that children and parents may encounter for the first time. Two of the author's children have undergone treatment for cancer. Her compassionate, light-hearted, yet knowledgeable attitude comes through on every page. The cheerful illustrations hold the attention of little ones. Having seen first-hand the benefit this book can be to a family dealing with childhood cancer, I can highly recommend "H is for Hair Fairy".
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