Our Books
Our stories focus on a variety of stigmatized pediatric health conditions and are carefully reviewed by health professionals and patient organizations for medical accuracy.
We also donate our books to children's hospitals and elementary schools across the nation to maximize our impact and ensure unhindered access to our books.
Browse our stories below!
Tommy and the Twig
Addresses stigma around prosthetics
Target ages: 4-6 years old
Tommy the tomato plant is struggling to grow as tall as his friends. Just as he begins to lose hope, Tommy finds something in a storm that changes his life forever. Follow Tommy on an exciting journey as he learns to love his differences finds inspiration to grow to new heights!
© Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA 2021
Children's National Hospital
St. Luke's Children's Hospital
Anatola Elementary School
Richland Avenue Elementary
New Horizon Elementary
We've donated this book to...
Orthopædic Institute for Children
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
St. Louis Children's Hospital
John Hopkins All Children's Hospital
The Giraffe That Stood Tall
Addresses misconceptions about achondroplasia (dwarfism)
Target ages: 4-6 years old
Gia loves to frolic in the savannah with the other giraffes. As they get older, Gia starts to notice she isn't growing like they are. Just when her dwarfism starts making her feel isolated, Gia finds inspiration that changes her life forever. Join Gia as she stops to new heights and learns to embrace her differences.
© Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA 2022
Children's National Hospital
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Anatola Elementary School
Richland Avenue Elementary
New Horizon Elementary
We've donated this book to...
Orthopædic Institute for Children
Seattle Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital
St. Louis Children's Hospital
John Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Born to Soar
Addresses misconceptions about Type 1 diabetes
Target ages: 6-8 years old
With his first migration soon approaching, Bernie has been preparing for one of the greatest journeys of his life. Due to his Type 1 Diabetes, Bernie soon notices that his in-flight needs are different from the other birds. In the face of this, Bernie and the flock come together and create a plan that ensures every bird will be healthy and successful! Join Bernie as he learns no matter how challenging the journey becomes, he has always been born to soar.
© Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA 2023
