"Sue Glader's words put it all in the proper perspective. A wonderful tool for families."
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"I got lemons.
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- Sue Glader
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I’ve worked hard to find you to help you explain cancer to children. Do you need to: talk with kids about cancer, talk to children about cancer, explain cancer to kids in school, find a book to explain cancer to children, find books to read to kids when their teacher has cancer, explain chemotherapy to kids, or find words of comfort to a child with a parent with cancer. If you have hair loss from chemo, wonder how to explain losing my hair, or you’re looking for cancer books for kids or children, a cancer children’s book, or even a children’s book on cancer, welcome. If you need help explaining cancer to kids, want to talk to or with kids or children about cancer, a gift a chemo patient, a gift for cancer patient, or a present for a cancer patient, Nowhere Hair can help. My book is for a parent with cancer, when mommy has cancer, and it is perfect for teaching kids children about cancer. Kids breast cancer is usually looking about how to explain things, and not because you have a child with breast cancer, thankfully. Nowhere Hair is for families dealing with cancer, whether you have a mom with cancer, or mommy with cancer, grandma with cancer, or friend with cancer and kids. Within this book, you’ll find encouraging words for cancer patients, and it can help explain breast cancer to children. You better believe this helps parents and kids cope with cancer. Because when a parent has cancer, explaining cancer to kids is top priority. So whether you looked for no where hair, nowhere hair, nowhere hair.com, or Nowhere Hair, or how you searched, I'm glad you're here.
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Hi Sue,
We love your book! It's beautiful. All my kids love it. They love the silly hat and are on a quest to find me a sillier hat.
The most striking impact has been on my husband. He seems to understand a bit better why some days are wig days, hat days, or bald days. He hadn't realized how unconfidant I feel at times.
Thanks! This book will be one of those treasures we keep.
Lisa
Mother of children 6, 8, and 12
Sue Glader's words put it all in the proper perspective. A wonderful tool for families.
Kelly Corrigan, New York Times bestselling author
My twin sister was recently diagnosed with a rare and aggressive uterine cancer. She has a two year old daughter and is very close to my five year old son. I knew she would begin aggressive chemo soon and would lose her hair. So I went online to find a book to help explain to the kids what would be happening. I found your wonderful book while searching on google.
Your book helped me start the conversation about cancer with my son Lukas, who has been very sensitive to his Te-Te being sick. He then, in his five year old wisdom, "explained" it to his cousin Olivia. And although Olivia doesn't understand what's happening she has looked at the picture of the lady with no hair and talks about Mama with no hair and wearing hats. She especially likes the picture of the long wig. After reading the book several times and talking to Lukas he has become much more open about his feeling and fears.
I can't thank you enough for writing this positive and affirming book about cancer and chemo. The simple but direct text was exactly what I needed to open up the topic with my son. I have already recommended the book to the lending library at her cancer center and plan to donate my copy when we no longer need it.
Thank you again for writing such a wonderful book.
Jennifer
"Everyday, families with young children ask us for help in talking to their children about cancer, hair loss, and surgery. How wonderful to be able to give them this charming and beautifully illustrated storybook.
Who should read Nowhere Hair?
Every child of every mother and grandmother going through chemotherapy. Every mom with young children can use this book to explain what happens to someone going through cancer treatment -- or any serious illness. It is a great way to build empathy in young children and help them to relate through beautiful and touching illustrations.
This book provides a great starting place for talking to children about cancer -- and the outward things that can be so scary to children and adults. It has just the right tone and provides comfort and solace, to the young and the not so young!"
Laura Esserman, MD, MBA
Director, Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center
Professor of Surgery and Radiology, UCSF
Associate Director, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
"Cancer is scary, life-altering and challenging for grown-ups. It rocks the world of a child when the adults they love face the dark corridors of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
This beautifully illustrated and sensitively crafted children's story will be read over and over by children and their grown-ups. Complex issues such as guilt, blame, body image changes and fear are addressed and navigated.
Pick up this book: I recommend Nowhere Hair to parents and caregivers to read aloud with children, to Cancer Resource Centers, children's libraries and schools, to oncology nurses, physicians and mental health professionals. Above all, I recommend this book for children; may it help them ask the questions they don’t know how to ask and add light to some of those dark corridors."
Deborah Hamolsky RN, MS, AOCNS
UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center
"We are always in search of better ways to help our patients and families along their journey with cancer. I ran into Sue and "Nowhere Hair" at a cancer survivor conference early this year. I bought a couple of copies on the spot to bring home to our nurse practitioners to see if they could use them with their patients. (We now order copies by the case.) We have gotten wonderful feedback from moms who have been grateful. What has been a pleasant surprise is that older patients have embraced "Nowhere Hair" as a means to talk to their grandchildren about their cancer journey. Every so often you wind up and the right place at the right time and good things happen."
John E. Hennessy Executive Director, CCP
Kansas City Cancer Center
Kansas City, Missouri
"Growing up, I was exposed to many women diagnosed with breast cancer because of my mother's job. Often these women became part of my life as close family friends.
When you are young, it is hard to grasp the significance and entirety of such an enormous life change. This book would have definitely been a source of comfort, with its captivating and disarming illustrations and reassuring narrative."
Marisa Endicott, Age 19
Who was 4 when her mother, Dr. Laura Esserman, started taking her to work
"Nowhere Hair is very visually appealing, easy to read, and addresses many of the issues that come up for kids who have a parent with cancer that they may be afraid to talk about or ask about. Cuddling up and reading this book with Mom would be a very safe way to deal with those feelings, which include fear, confusion, guilt, loss and anger."
Michael D. Amylon, M.D.
Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics
Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation
Stanford University School of Medicine
“Nowhere Hair offers an age-appropriate and honest explanation to children while speaking to the adult in a way that is empowering. Women who know they will lose their hair are reminded they are still beautiful and vibrant, even when bald."
Diane Blum, MSW
CEO, Lymphoma Research Foundation
Former Executive Director at CancerCare
"Sue, I loved your book! The pictures are incredible. I like the tone, like the rhyme. You cover many important points, in an easy, lighthearted manner. Great job!"
Teresa Deshields, PHD
Manager, Psycho-Oncology Department
Siteman Cancer Center, St. Louis
Humor. Sensitivity. Positive images. Now, when a woman asks, "How am I going to tell my young child I'm going to lose my hair?" I have the perfect book.
Diane Brandon
Cancer Resource Specialist, Marin Cancer Institute
Your book is the most perfect of all books on this subject matter!! I actually read it to 4 Noogies last week, ranging in ages 6 to 12. It was right on and they all happen to have the same story of Mom with breast cancer. They totally related to everything you wrote and it was comforting to them. Nice work!
Lori Stranges, Noogieland Program manager
Gilda’s Club South Jersey
Suggested publication of the American School Counselor Association
"The artfully written words of Nowhere Hair help children to empathize and learn tolerance for those whose lives have been affected by cancer. When someone has cancer adults have a hard time finding the words to console and comfort one another. Nowhere Hair gives children words of comfort and wisdom that will help them to understand and cope when adults can't or don't know what to say. Nowhere Hair acknowledges and normalizes hair loss due to cancer for children and adults alike."
Tracy Cramer
Early Childhood Educator
"Even as teachers, sometimes we just don't have the words for such tender times as a family facing the challenges of cancer. With this beautiful book, Sue Glader has helped us speak words of comfort and humor to give understanding to children whose Moms have Nowhere Hair. Thank You Sue."
Paula Stoddard, Director
Kids on the Hill Preschool
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