Those who are searching to find a way to explain cancer to children struggle to find books that address this concern. Cancer is life changing for not only the one diagnosed, but also family members and friends. This book gives the reader a way to explain the stages that a loved one goes through after a cancer diagnosis.

With the author’s background as a Marriage and Family Therapist and the mother of four children, the author includes some of her own experiences of her 44-month struggle with colon cancer. This book helps children begin to understand cancer and opens the door for discussions surrounding this disease and how it affects family and friends.

Mom, put on your hat! is written from a child’s perspective and highlights questions and emotions that children may experience when someone close to them is diagnosed with cancer. It explains things in a way a child is able to comprehend them.

This book shows contrasts and emotions of what it’s like to have a loved one struggle with cancer and what comes with it. It brings to life the challenges of their life and what their loved ones deal with through their cancer journey.