What is Leukemia? Children’s Book
Help a child you know understand Leukemia.
This book is for children and caregivers to learn together about leukemia. It serves as a simple, safe introduction to a complex diagnosis. Whether your child has been diagnosed with leukemia, or they know of someone with leukemia, or you are a provider caring for families going through a leukemia treatment journey, this book provides you with the interactive tools to navigate this conversation.
- best for ages 5-11
- Written by Certified Child Life Specialists
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Inside the book, children will explore:
Join us on a journey as we explore the job and main characters of the blood…
…to help us understand what happens when leukemia is in the bloodstream.
Discuss ways which a medical team can help fight off the leukemia cells…
… and what someone might experience when they are getting help for the leukemia in their body.
Additional Resources
Free resources to provide more detailed developmental information and tips for supporting a child through a medical poke: