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Zip-Line Paperback – Illustrated, September 10, 2012

by David Humpherys (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 229 ratings
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Zip-line is a book for kids that have a scar on their chest from open heart surgery to repair a congenital heart defect (CHD). Used by families, schools and hospitals, Zip-line whimsically explains the answer to the question "How did that line get there?".

The story centers around a little girl and her bunny rabbit explaining to the reader how she got the scar on her chest and how she isn't any different than anyone else. It shows her unrestricted in activities and features age appropriate illustrations - no blood, or anything remotely graphic. It aims to set a model for kids with a CHD to be comfortable with themselves, their heart scar, and the surgery that they were too young to remember.

Written and Illustrated by a dad whose daughter had a successful 8 hour surgery at 6 months old.

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  1. Print length
    24 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    September 10, 2012
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1479196096
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1479196098
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 10, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 24 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1479196096
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1479196098
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.21 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.06 x 8.5 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Best Sellers Rank: #550,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 229 ratings

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Customers find the book helpful for explaining to preschoolers and appreciate its easy-to-understand rhyming format. Moreover, the book is appropriate for children, with one customer noting it's perfect for parents of heart babies. Additionally, customers praise its readability and story quality.

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20 customers mention "Ease of understanding"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to understand, particularly for preschoolers, with its helpful rhyming format. One customer mentions it's a wonderful way to help little ones understand their scars, while another notes it's a great tool for preparing for surgery.

"...To help prepare her, we got this book. We found it a helpful tool as she learned that she would have permanent scar...." Read more

"...This book was a great way to explain her scar/surgery without scaring her...." Read more

"My little girl is 4 and had open heart surgery as an infant. This simple, easy to understand book has helped her so much to better understand her..." Read more

"...Easy to understand but not scary." Read more

12 customers mention "Family friendly"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book appropriate for children, with several mentioning it is extremely special for their children, and one customer noting it is perfect for children having open heart surgery.

"This book is extremely special for my daughter...." Read more

"...heart surgery and the "zip line" that stays with them in a kid friendly, easy to read and easy to understand rhyming book." Read more

"This book is well written & very appropriate for little girls that are going through the same situation...." Read more

"...It will also be a great tool when heart patient is older to understand why he has this line down his chest. Wonderfully illustrated." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read.

"...it is a well written book, easy for other kids to understand...." Read more

"...and the "zip line" that stays with them in a kid friendly, easy to read and easy to understand rhyming book." Read more

"This book is well written & very appropriate for little girls that are going through the same situation...." Read more

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7 customers mention "Story quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of the book, describing it as cute and great for children, with one customer noting that it can be related to at their age level.

"Cute story!! I've been reading this book to my son who had an open heart surgery late last year." Read more

"Great story for kids. Got it for my heart warrior daughter to share with her friends at daycare and they loved it. Easy to understand but not scary." Read more

"...The pictures and text are very sweet and gentle. He can relate to it at his age level." Read more

"Great story for my son who had heart surgery! Love reading it with him." Read more

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I just want to thank the author for writing this book. My daughter had open heart surgery in March of this year. This book has been very helpful. If helped her before the surgery with knowing what to expect and after the surgery coping with having a line scar. For her kindergarten book parade she chose this book and i am so happy that she is embracing her scar. I highly recommend this book for children who will or have had open hear surgery.
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  • A
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for kids
    Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2023
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    Great story for kids. Got it for my heart warrior daughter to share with her friends at daycare and they loved it. Easy to understand but not scary.
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  • Eric Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2025
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    Cute book for the hear warriors
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  • Sara
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely
    Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025
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    Such a sweet book. My daughter is too young to understand her scar yet but I love having this ready for her. The story and drawings are quite sweet.
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  • Jennie Oko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginning to broach the subject of OHS to a child.
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2014
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    My son had open heart surgery as an infant. He has a big scar and goes to a cardiologist, but we have never made a big deal of those facts. That said, we know there will come a time when he does notice his scar and will, maybe, become more self conscious of it. We want to have a continuing open dialog about his surgery and scar now so he will be prepared to feel comfortable to answer questions from other kids as they arise.

    This book does a great job of talking about heart surgery and the "zip line" that stays with them in a kid friendly, easy to read and easy to understand rhyming book.
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  • camerin
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2018
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    I bought this book for my Daughter's kindergarten teacher to read to the class! it is a well written book, easy for other kids to understand. My daughter has had 2 open heart surgeries and this book makes it easy for other kids to know that even though she has a scar, she is no different from them. It also helps open the door for the kids to ask her questions. I highly recommend this book for all heart warriors!
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  • Michael Callahan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Tool To Prepare For Surgery
    Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2013
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    Our five year old daughter had heart surgery two months ago. To help prepare her, we got this book. We found it a helpful tool as she learned that she would have permanent scar. It helped us to explain that while it was going to be visually significant when her chest was exposed, it would not change who she is. She appreciated the bunny rabbit who is friends with the girl and helps her to talk about it in the narrative. The illustrations that depicted the surgery were age-appropriate (there's a curtain with some medical equipment next to it). Even since the surgery this book has been a helpful tool to help her talk about what happened and how she feels.
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  • Donna J Le Roy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the book & love my daughter's zip line!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013
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    This book is well written & very appropriate for little girls that are going through the same situation. My daughter's eyes just lit up while I read it to her & she realized that other children have the same zip line (or as we call it her beauty mark). Reading this book to her encouraged her to ask more questions about not only her scar but also the surgery she had & reasoning for the restrictions during her recovery. So glad I found this book prior to surgery, I read it to her the day her dressing came off her incision!
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  • Smiles
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
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    I just want to thank the author for writing this book. My daughter had open heart surgery in March of this year. This book has been very helpful. If helped her before the surgery with knowing what to expect and after the surgery coping with having a line scar. For her kindergarten book parade she chose this book and i am so happy that she is embracing her scar. I highly recommend this book for children who will or have had open hear surgery.
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    Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2018
    I just want to thank the author for writing this book. My daughter had open heart surgery in March of this year. This book has been very helpful. If helped her before the surgery with knowing what to expect and after the surgery coping with having a line scar. For her kindergarten book parade she chose this book and i am so happy that she is embracing her scar. I highly recommend this book for children who will or have had open hear surgery.
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  • teresa
    4.0 out of 5 stars good
    Reviewed in Australia on August 31, 2018
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    good book but disappointed that you don't see the zipline
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for any CHD warrior
    Reviewed in Canada on August 1, 2019
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    Perfect book to introduce your little heart warrior to their “zipper.” It teaches them how to feel normal with their scar and how to talk to others about it. It has age appropriate illustrations and is very uplifting, encouraging them to be brave and that they can do anything.
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  • shellym
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2012
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    As a mum to Ella (3) who has her own zip line I thought this book was brilliant. It not only helps her to understand that she is special and to be proud of her line but is great to help other kids understand.
    I had a tear in my eye reading this for the first time as most mums will, but the book is so positive you can't help but smile. Recommended to anyone who's been through something similar and great for friends and family too.
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  • Ro
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 12, 2014
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    My little girl has had 3 open heart surgeries and is now 4 yr old. She started to become a lot more aware of her scares so I started to research and came across this book. I am so thankful for it! It's an informative, rhyming, sweet book that touches on the curiosity of children when they see something unfamiliar! We will be bringing it into her JK class for her teacher to read :)
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  • GeordieGirl
    5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2017
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    A lovely, well written book which will help my little boy understand what he has been through as a baby. Language is simple and illustrations are subtle. I have to admit to having a lump in my throat the first time I read it. We have also bought some to donate to our children's heart unit to help other children to understand
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