Effy Dragon-Heart book 2: The Belt of Bravery

About this book

Effy’s Belt of Bravery begins to tell her story, one little charm at a time. With Mummy, YaYa, Draggle and Star beside her, she gathers clues through blood tests, scans, sticky-pad tests and play.

A read-together story about hospital tests, asking questions and having help through the tricky bits. Includes drawing and conversation prompts, a Belt of Bravery activity, guidance for grown-ups and two colouring pages. There is room for tears as well as brave little steps.

For ages 4 to 7, to share with a grown-up.

Each book can be shared on its own. Part of Mini Mindfulness.

Your handmade book

Lovingly handmade A5 book, 36 pages including the covers. £8 plus postage.

A look inside

Three sample pages from this book. You can also open the sample image in the gallery for a closer look.

The story behind the cards and books

Effy is my young daughter. When she was facing an operation for a brain tumour, I felt completely helpless. I couldn’t take away what she had to face, but I could create something just for her. These stories and cards were my gift to Effy, to help her understand what was happening and get through it together.

I will be forever grateful to the nurses and the whole team who cared for her. My hope is that the books and cards we now share can help other children and families facing similar journeys.

Every book and card deck is lovingly handmade, and all profit goes to The Grand Appeal, which supports Bristol Children’s Hospital, including the ward that looked after Effy. This is my way of saying thank you and giving something back.

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