The Transplant Library:
Young Readers' Section
Some reviewed by TransWeb's young volunteers.
"Now Caitlin Can: A Donated Organ Helps a Child Get Well," by Ramona Wood
This colorful picture book shows the before-and-after of a child kidney recipient.
The book is dedicated to the deceased teen donor and his family, who made the
decision that gave 4-year-old Caitlin her freedom. Caitlin is now free from nightly
dialysis. She can now eat and go the bathroom like other people, and she is free
to play as never before. Find more information and sample illustrations at www.saac-arts.org/rwood.
Abc Press, 2004, 32 full-color pages, Hardcover, ISBN 0-9758622-0-0
Available by credit card at www.justbookz.com ("Now
Caitlin Can" at JustBookz.com) : $16 + $2 shipping & handling.
Or send payment and mailing address to Abc Press, 550 Iron Mt. Rd., El Dorado,
AR 71730. For quantity shipping prices, email rwood@seark.net with
number of copies needed.
"A New Heart for Hannah," by Jessie Flynn
Through all of the things that I've looked at, this is one of my favorites. It's
a wonderful story about a girl named Hannah who receives a heart transplant from
a young boy. The writing is simple and easy to understand, but still very
explanatory. The pictures in the book are in black and white so they can be
colored in by a kid. I think that this would by a wonderful book to read with a
child from 4-6 years of age whose sibling or friend recently donated or received an
organ donation.
From the "Kids Cope with Grief" series by
Accord Aftercare Services, 1996. 1-800-346-3087
"Kids and Transplants," by Ann C. Troka.
This short book includes some fun games and puzzles that can help teach kids
about organ transplants. It does a pretty good job explaining everything,
although there are so many games and coloring pictures that it really feels that
your getting off the subject. This book would be good for a parent or teacher to
read with their 6 or 7 year old.
"My Kidney Transplant," by Indiana University Hospitals.
This book is very similar to "Kids and Transplants". They both have too many
games which distracts from the actual teaching about donation. I like this one a
little more because it does not have as many corny jokes as the other one.
Again, I would say this book is for a parent to read with their 6 or 7 year old
kid.
"Organ Donation: A Fact of Life,"
purchased through a donation from the
Community Service Program of the Ohio State Moose Association.
I really enjoyed looking through this book. It is a really good recource for
teenagers or adults who are interested in organ donation. It includes things
such as how various religions view donation, laws passed concerning donation, and
personal stories.
Last modified:
4 November, 2004