Kelly looks back at her years of learning to live with alopecia areata, a disease which causes hair loss. This light-hearted story follows her from diagnosis as a small child, to coping with the social and emotional implications of her condition, to gaining the understanding and acceptance of her peers and teachers.
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Alopecia areata is a common condition that creates significant stress and anxiety, particularly in patients who are young. ...Patients reading this book will not only learn basic important facts about alopecia areata, but will see a character with a personality that any child would want to have as a friend...this delightful book will help an affected child's confidence and self-esteem. --Robert S. Haber MD, Director, Pediatric Dermatology, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, University Hospitals of Cleveland
Fitting in is really the biggest need ... Once that is accomplished and self-esteem is restored, ... childhood can be secured. -- --Madonna Coffman, Board President, Locks of Love
Well-written and accurate. I certainly want to have it in my office: it will be very helpful for children. --Vera H. Price MD, UCSF Dermatology Faculty Practice, Past President, National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Fitting in is really the biggest need ... Once that is accomplished and self-esteem is restored, ... childhood can be secured. -- --Madonna Coffman, Board President, Locks of Love
Well-written and accurate. I certainly want to have it in my office: it will be very helpful for children. --Vera H. Price MD, UCSF Dermatology Faculty Practice, Past President, National Alopecia Areata Foundation
About the Author
Elizabeth Murphy-Melas, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, holds a master's degree in English Literature. She is the author of a number of special needs books for young readers. Her books include Watching Bradley Grow, Pennies, Nickels & Dimes and Keeping a Secret. The Girl With No Hair is her third book for Health Press. Ms. Murphy-Melas wrote the book to help children cope with the social and emotional implications of living with alopecia areata. She presently lives in Dallas, Texas, with her family.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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About what it's like to live with alopecia,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Girl With No Hair: A Story About Alopecia Areata (Health Press for Kids) (Paperback)
The Girl With No Hair by Elizabeth Murphy-Melas is a flat-spined children's picture book about the common condition of alopecia areata, an autoimmune skin disease in which the body's own defenses attack the hair follicles and cause hair loss. People with alopecia are often healthy in every other respect, but children with the disease are often struck with an emotional burden in a phase of life when developing self-esteem is crucial. Bright color pictures by Alex Hernadix enhance the straightforward, understanding text which teaches young readers about what it's like to live with alopecia, and the joy of having a rewarding life with or without hair.
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Very good for older kids....not for kindergarteners....,
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This review is from: The Girl With No Hair: A Story About Alopecia Areata (Health Press for Kids) (Paperback)
After my 4 1/2 year old lost all of her hair to alopecia, I was searching for a book that I could use to educate her pre-school classmates. I found this book - age range was k-4- and I was thrilled. The book is good, positive and informative, but is definitely geared toward second grade up to fifth or sixth grade students. My daughter was a little bit scared by the book and did NOT want it to be read to her class. I believe this is a good book, bur too mature for pre-K to first grade kids.
That being said, I am so happy that there are resources like this available - it's hard to find an educational book on Alopecia!
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This is a very informative book about alopecia areata and presents the worst case scenario. My 3 & 4 year olds like it but I feel it may be better suited to kids above 5.
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I wasn't born bald. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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I wasn't born bald. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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- Watching Bradley Grow: A Story About Premature Birth by Elizabeth Murphy-Melas in Back Matter
- The Paper Chain by Claire Blake in Back Matter
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