Crohn’s Disease

The book and resources about Crohn’s were created to support a child’s learning about the complex topic of Crohn’s disease. This book is meant to help children better understand what is happening inside their body or to a loved one. It can also share insight to family members, classmates, and community members about what it means to be impacted by a Crohn’s diagnosis.

What is Crohn’s Disease? Children’s Book

Help a child you know understand about Crohn’s Disease.

This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. It serves as a simple, safe introduction to a complex experience. Whether you are a parent supporting your child, or a hospital provider caring for families going through a Crohn’s  journey, this book provides you with the interactive tools to navigate this conversation and support a child’s understanding.

Join us on a journey as we explore how the immune system works…

… and learn about different body parts that are affected by Crohn’s disease.

Help a child understand what the experience might be like for someone with Crohn’s… 

… and how a medical team works to help them.

If you are a professional and would like to view a PDF version before purchasing, reach out to us at hello@childcorefamilysupport.com and we would be happy to share.

Tips for reading “What is Crohn’s” with a child

Tips to help you:

  • understand a child’s needs
  • feel you have the words to answer their questions 
  • know how to get the most out of the book

Additional Resources

for more information about  procedures that a child may experience with having Crohn’s.