The ABC's of Asthma: An Asthma Alphabet Book for Kids of All Ages by Kim Gosselin

Illustrated by Terry Ravanelli. 34 p., JayJo Books, LLC, 1998.

Each letter of the alphabet is related to an aspect of asthma; for example, B for bronchial tubes. In addition to describing various aspects of care for asthma, and emphasizing the importance of medical attention, this book includes statements that a child who has asthma is "just a regular kid," that asthma is not contagious, and that sometimes kids have feelings about having asthma and that talking about those feelings can help kids feel better. Children will understand asthma and its treatment better, and those who have asthma will feel self-acceptance around it.

Ages: 3-10
Cultural Context: multicultural