Books for Children About: Cardiac

Zip-Line by David Humpherys Zip-line is a book for kids that have a scar on their chest from open heart surgery to repair a CHD. Used by families, schools and hospitals, Zip-line whimsically explains the answer to the question "How did that line get there?". The story centers around a little girl and her bunny rabbit explaining to the reader how she got the scar on her chest and how she isn't any different than anyone else. It shows her unrestricted in activities and features age appropriate illustrations - no blood, or anything remotely graphic. It aims to set a model for kids with a CHD to be comfortable with themselves, their heart scar, and the surgery that they were too young to remember. www.ziplinebook.com

Zip-Line (spanish) by David Humpherys SPANISH EDITION"Zip-Line" es un encantador libro para ni#65533;os escrito para ni#65533;os y ni#65533;as que ten#65533;an cirug#65533;a a coraz#65533;n abierto y se quedan con una "tirolesa" - una gran cicatriz en el pecho. Escrito e ilustrado por el padre de una ni#65533;a que tuvo cirug#65533;a a coraz#65533;n abierto a los 6 meses de edad, este libro de rimas de calentamiento del coraz#65533;n explica caprichosamente la respuesta a la pregunta "#65533;C#65533;mo lleg#65533; esa l#65533;nea?". Lindamente ilustrada, "Zip-Line" establece un modelo para que los ni#65533;os se sientan c#65533;modos consigo mismos, con su cicatriz y con la cirug#65533;a que eran demasiado j#65533;venes para recordar. www.ziplinebook.com

Exclamation Point by Saul Solano Exclamation Point is a children's book with a charming story about a child explaining how he received the exclamation point-shaped scar in the middle of his chest when the doctors fixed his heart through surgery for his Congenital Heart Defect (CHD).

Super Heart Hero by Samantha Kelly Come along as a mother tells her son about his journey with CHD. From his open heart surgery, to the nurses who took care of him, to his cardiology appointments. Join as this mom reveals to her son that he is a super hero, indeed! The sing-songy rhyme and rhythm coupled with the vibrant illustrations make this the perfect book for your little ones with Congenital Heart Defects. It is a great, age-appropriate, tool for opening up a dialogue about your child's scar and their cardiology care.

Charlie the Courageous by Joslynn Jarrett-Skelton; Adam Walker-Parker (Illustrator) A young girl on a mission to teach children how to embrace each others' differences.

Hear Your Heart by Paul Showers; Holly Keller (Illustrator); Showers Night and day, whether you're asleep or awake, your heart is always beating. Read and find out how your heart works and how to keep it healthy.