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By Linnea Mulder, R.N.
Illustrated by Joanne H. Friar
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What can a talking lamb possibly have to say to a child with diabetes? Plenty. In this upbeat story, a stuffed animal comes to life just in time to help a young girl, who is feeling pretty angry and sad about her condition. Puffle's funny little rhymes are chockful of valuable advice sure to comfort all children with diabetes and to further understanding by siblings and friends. Parents will particularly appreciate the clearly written introduction before sitting down to giggle—and learn—with their children.
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• Black and white illustrations
• 7 1/2" x 8 1/2"
• 32 pages
• Ages 4–8
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"…an excellent resource for use with young children with newly diagnosed diabetes. Siblings, classmates, and friends can use the book to learn about diabetes and diabetes management…excellent for families of young children with diabetes. Sarah's story provides basic diabetes information for children and fills a void for this age group."
—Diabetes Spectrum
"It's just what is needed for children…[and] for grandparents, babysitters, and extended family."
—Cheryl Barry, R.N., M.S., C.D.E.
Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
"Reading this book out loud can help young children and their families cope with the day-to-day effort of dealing with diabetes."
—Carol A. Blainey, M.N., R.N., C.D.E.
Department of Physiological Nursing, University of Washington
"[Ms. Mulder] sensitively addresses the isolated feelings a child sometimes experiences, as well as provides a tool to help siblings and the child's peer group understand some rather difficult concepts.
—Richard S. Mauseth. M.D.
Specialist in Pediatric Diabetes
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lives in Redmond, Washington, with her husband and two daughters, one of whom has diabetes.
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is an illustrator who lives in Somerset, Massachusetts.
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