Children's Books on Epilepsy
May we suggest the following children's books for your library:
Lee the Rabbit with Epilepsy - ages 3-6
Read your child this delightful story about the young rabbit with epilepsy. It tells how Lee and her family cope with the challenges of epilepsy, beginning with Lee's first seizure and initial visit to the doctor, through her diagnosis and treatment. Use it to explain epilepsy to your child with epilepsy, as well as to brothers, sisters, and friends.
Dottie the Dalmatian has Epilepsy - ages 2-6
A delightful illustrated story for young children. Dotty the Dalmatian discovers she has epilepsy. At first she feels embarrassed and afraid, but she learns to accept and control her seizures and goes back to her important job of helping the firefighters save lives. A large colorful poster accompanies the book.
Living with Seizures
A 7-year old girl writes and illustrates this one-of-a-kind book to explain to other children what it is like to have epilepsy.
Because You Are My Friend
A young boy explains epilepsy to his friend and why the understanding of friends is important.
Mom, I Have a Staring Problem
Tiffany, a 7-year-old, describes her experience with absence (petit mal) seizures, her feelings, wishes and fears.
For a catalog of these and other books, videos and pamphlets, please write to: Catalog Sales
Epilepsy Foundation
4351 Garden City Drive
Landover, MD 20785
or call: (800) EFA-4050
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