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the chalk rainbow life with ms
Deborah Kelly’s charming
picture book explores
difference and diversity
through a family living
with Autism Spectrum disorder. This is a collection of short stories
and testimonies written by people
living with Multiple Sclerosis,
about the challenges they face.
family, friends, carers or health care professionals who
The main character, Zane, has his own made-up
It’s a good read for people with MS, as well as their
language, is terrified of the colour black, and scrunches want to gain a greater understanding of the disease.
himself into a ball when things get too much. Told through
the eyes of the main character Zane’s older sister, the story 2001. “I have found that some of the greatest support
explains how all members of the family learn to live with comes from others living with the disease; research has
Zane’s ASD and move forward together. shown that many with a chronic disease finds the sharing of
experiences very beneficial. However not everyone wants to
Featuring beautiful illustrations by Gwynneth Jones,
Author Karen Brown was diagnosed with MS in January
it’s ideal for children aged four to eight. join a support group or has access to online forums, which
www.ekbooks.org is why I wanted to publish a book that people could refer to
and maybe feel that they are not so alone.”
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