by Sue Ganz-Schmitt (US: Dog Ear Publishing, 2007.)
Illustrated by Micha Chambers-Goldberg
ISBN: 9781598583038
All little boys love superheroes - even little boys with diabetes. Help them with this comic book style illustrated book! Kelvin who loves superheroes and his days are spent in imginative play saving the day. One day, Kelvin is diagnosed with diabetes and his fantasies are interrupted by the constant finger pricks, shots, and the regular doctor visits. It isn't until a mysterious doctor uncovers that Kelvin has superpowers, and the story takes off on a new kind of superhero. Kelvin is dubbed 'Super K' and he uses his superowers to help other kids with diabetes discover their inner strength in the face of adversity - in the face of illness. Help you child connect with the world of diabetes in this fun book! It also includes a kid friendly diagram that explains type 1 & type 2 diabetes.
This looks like a fun way to explain diabetes to kids!
ReplyDeleteComplemented by the pictures books to make a great resource!