H is for Hair Fairy: An Alphabet of Encouragement and Insight for Kids (and Kids at Heart!) with Cancer [ILLUSTRATED] (Paperback)

by Kim Martin (Author), Wend Boomhower (Illustrator)

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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.

From the Publisher
All proceeds from the book will be donated to a non-profit organization to benefit children with cancer. The author wishes to thank two important people by donating her first and second royalty checks from H is for Hair Fairy to their non-profit organizations which also benefit kids with cancer. They are Saranne Rothberg, founder of the Comedy Cures Foundation, for her insightful suggestions which have greatly improved and enriched the book, and John Beltzer, founder of the Songs of Love Foundation dedicated to writing original songs for children with life threatening or chronic illness (Andrea's song is beautiful! Thank you John!). All proceeds thereafter will be donated to a non-profit account set up for the Hair Fairy Project through the West 86th Street Optimist Club.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing; 1 edition (July 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412049792
• ISBN-13: 978-1412049795
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.1 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #186,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Much Needed Support for Cancer Patients, January 23, 2006

By	Michael W. Ellis (Muncie, Indiana USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have known several individuals who have battled cancer. This book delivers a message of hope and encouragement while eliminating some of the unknown fears associated with treatment. This wonderful idea is targeted to children, but is just a helpful to parents and other adults. We enjoyed the book and recommend it to all. This is an ideal gift for a child to help them understand the treatment of the disease is more than just suffering through it. It provides support for providers of care.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Children with cancer, January 23, 2006

By	Carol J. Reynolds (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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".

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Humerous And Creative Approach To A Delicate Topic, November 1, 2007

By	C. Boyd (Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!