For children with a severe illness

This book is made especially for you. You have experienced many things in a short time, which other children may never experience. Every child deals with this differently. Fortunately, there is no right or wrong way, but one thing is clear: it is all too much for you to solve on your own. That is why your parents, family, teacher and friends will help you. And not to forget the doctors and nurses.

Talking about difficult subjects is not always easy. Understandably, sometimes it can be too much. Then perhaps this book can help you to think calmly about things to do with your illness. Or to talk about it with someone else. We have talked to your fellow sufferers and chosen topics that we know are important to children with profound illnesses.

Attractive drawings and questions put directly to you will make you think. And you may find it just a little bit easier to talk about it with others. Isn't that nice?

For healthcare professionals, dealing with a child with a severe illness

As a healthcare professional, you have been entrusted with caring for children who experience a severe illness. You take care of and guide them in a very drastic period. Everything about everyday life is turned upside down: what used to be very typical has become very special. Fortunately, every child reacts differently to this. This book can help you care for the child and guide you in organizing his or her thoughts, giving words to feelings. It is not a ‘to do’ book. No, it certainly is not. Have this book always in hands reach. Words sometimes fall short during difficult times. With its atmospheric drawings and questions that encourage you to think, this book can give you that extra support. This way, you can provide additional support for recovery with this book.