Author(s): Jane Gillard; Janet Glass (Illustrator)

Issues

Mum is fun ... but then she got sick. Her sickness is called cancer.

Cancer means lots of changes for the whole family. Mum loses her hair and is often tired, friends drop off food and we have to help with extra chores.

Mum's Purple Scarf helps children learn what to expect when a parent is diagnosed with cancer, and that talking to other people can help navigate the confusion.

Reviewed by cancer experts with bright illustrations, it can be read with children aged 4 to 12 years.