A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation - Couverture rigide

Burk, Rachelle

Couverture rigide

ISBN 13 : 9798990483118

Editeur : Wiggleroom Books, 2024

Synopsis

Sam has always been a hero to his son, Noah. When a tragedy happens, Sam becomes a superhero to many others. A Gift of Life: A Story of Organ and Tissue Donation is a sensitive picture book that honors organ and tissue donors. It shows how their final gifts change the course of others' lives, and help their own families find meaning in their loss.

This special resource will give children of all ages the tools to understand the miracle of organ and tissue donation while navigating the emotional journey of losing a loved one, and will provide education and context to a unique, lifesaving subject for those outside of the donation and transplant community.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Rachelle Burk is an award-winning author of 20 fiction and nonfiction books for children. Her published works include picture books, chapter books, and a middle grade science-adventure novel (Children's Book Council/NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book), as well as many publications in national children's magazines. Rachelle is a retired social worker and EMT, and is a volunteer with NJ Sharing Network. She loves to visit schools! For more information about her books and school assembly programs, visit Rachelleburk.com.

Benjamin Hummel is an award-winning illustrator who depicts the charms and beauty of life in his detailed paintings. What makes Benjamin's story unique is the fact that his lives and conducts his life while suffering the ravages of a debilitating chronic autoimmune disorder. This disease eventually resulted in two liver transplants. Knowing firsthand the fragility of life, Benjamin creates his art and tells his stories with the intent to focus on the triumphs and richest joys we have in our everyday experiences. He creates to overcome the struggles of everyday life by depicting imagery that encourages others to live life more fully. He is the illustrator of a number of children's books, including his own YA adventure fiction about time travel. His full portfolio can be enjoyed at hummelillustration.com

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiggleroom Books
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798990483118
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Hummel Benjamin
• Nombre de pages: 34
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible