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
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
Children's National Hospital
St. Luke's Children's Hospital
Anatola Elementary School
Richland Avenue Elementary
New Horizon Elementary
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
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
Children's National Hospital
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals
Anatola Elementary School
Richland Avenue Elementary
New Horizon Elementary
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
We've donated this book to...
Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford
Seattle Children’s Hospital
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (Pediatric Endocrinology Department)
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus
Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital
UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Anatola Elementary School
Reseda Elementary School
SketchNF Coloring Book
A coloring book that highlights the true lives of children with Neurofibromatosis (NF)
My Colorful Life With Neurofibromatosis is a coloring book highlighting the unique true lives of children with Neurofibromatosis. Our goal is to distribute this book nationwide so that when a child receives their new diagnosis, they can learn about NF in a fun and engaging way. This book is created by SketchNF and illustrated by Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA.
© Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA 2023
Available for purchase now at SketchNF.org!
SketchNF is an organization dedicated to raising funds and creating a network for pediatric Neurofibromatosis patients. Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA helped SketchNF illustrate their first coloring book that showcases the personal stories of children overcoming challenges and sharing their identity.
Leela's Braids
Addresses stigma around alopecia areata
Target ages: 6-8 years old
Join Leela, a brave young girl with alopecia areata, on her journey to embrace her uniqueness alongside her loyal stuffed animal friend Lionel. Sometimes feeling sad because she looks different, Leela discovers during a class trip to the zoo that her true beauty lies not in her hair, but in the kindness and love she spreads to others. With newfound confidence, Leela realizes that being herself is the most beautiful thing of all!
© Pages for Pediatrics at UMich 2024
We've donated this book to...
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital
Hassenfield Children's Hospital (NYU)
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Nationwide Children's Hospital
St. Judes Children's Research Hospital
Comprehensive Therapy Center
Thread by Thread
Addresses general pediatric cancer
By the blossoming of a bow or a glittering tie of a ribbon, what makes a hairstyle so special is the magic it can bring each day. Whether for school, dance practice, or spending time with friends, the possibilities are endless! Until a time came, where each day was full of hospital visits and scans, and cancer was the only thing anybody could think about. But, with the simple art of a crocheted hat, a new chapter took its beginning. And day by day, thread by thread, the magic that was once missing was soon woven again.
© Pages for Pediatrics at UCLA 2024