Eva Grayzel

I hope that I never have need for this book but I'm so glad that it's available if I do. Author Eva Grayzel has written an excellent book to help children understand what it means when someone they know has cancer. Grayzel explains that while M.C. is a cancer cell that isn't contagious, it is certainly able to make someone very ill. The easy-to-understand text and appealing illustrations make this a perfect book to share with children trying to cope with a loved one's cancer diagnosis. It makes it more personable that there is a journal page at the end that allows them to fill in their name, why they like this book, and the name and relationship of the person who has cancer.

Cancer is a dreadful disease and it is traumatic for everyone involved but how frustrating it must be for the children who don't quite understand what is happening. Our efforts to protect them and our failure to talk to them may result in them experiencing more hurt and anxiety. M.C. Plays Hide and Seek is a wonderful resource to share with these children and Grayzel is to be commended for her efforts.

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This is a nice book. I do think it is simple and easy to read. This book will help young children understand a bit about cancer and not make it so scary. I would have liked to have seen a bit more spent on the effects of cancer. For example: Cancer can change a person's appearance or make them tried and weak. Yet, this is ok because the treatment that an oncologist recommends can help fight against cancer. Then go into the positive that is reflected within the last few pages of the book. Overall, this book does help to start that difficult conversation with young children.… (plus d'informations)