Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat & Diabetes

Purr-fect Pals: A Kid, A Cat & Diabetes is a picture, activity, and resource book written and designed to offer comfort, education, and encouragement to children and their families who are newly diagnosed or have been living with the challenges of T1D (type 1 diabetes) and T2D (type 2 diabetes). 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to JDRF(formerly known as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The story is told through the two main characters, a Kid and a Cat, who learn to live with the highs and lows of their diabetes. The characters’ mirror images and the sequence of events teach children they are not alone. Readers realize that they can achieve their heart’s desire and overcome obstacles, turning them into life-long opportunities. Through the characters’ perspective, readers learn detailed information about T1D and T2D, how they are diagnosed and managed through medication, education, diet, and exercise. The Kid and the Cat will assist children’s understanding about diabetes, help them accept their new life style, enhance how they express their feelings, and encourage non-judgmental communication about their concerns.