Super Sammy! (A Tale For Type 1 Superheroes): Type 1 Diabetes Book For Kids

Download or read book Super Sammy! (A Tale For Type 1 Superheroes): Type 1 Diabetes Book For Kids written by Josh Hall and published by National Library of New Zealand. This book was released on 2021-10-13 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Super Sammy - A Tale For Type 1 Superheroes is a funny and heartwarming tale about an awesome young kid who comes to terms with Type 1 Diabetes, and learns to embrace the change and continue living life to the fullest. At the beginning of the adventure we meet Sammy - a cool little kid who enjoys dressing as a superhero and doing good deeds with her loyal pet dog Scout. But one day Sammy starts to feel a bit strange - and before long is taken to hospital and diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Confused and a little frightened, Sammy begins to worry that the days of being a superhero are over. However after learning all about diabetes, Sammy realises that ALL people with Type One Diabetes are REAL superheroes - as they battle bravely every day to look after their bodies and minds. Super Sammy teaches children of all ages that life goes on after being diagnosed - and although some things change, the important things don't need to. Children will laugh with Sammy and her hilarious dog Scout, while also learning about the disease and how it's OK to be different and unique. Sammy is written in a way so that children of any age and gender can relate to the main character. About The Author A proud Type 1 himself who lives a full life and doesn't let Diabetes get in the way, Josh Hall wrote this book to help children come to terms with the disease and be proud of the things that make us unique.