Mira's Month

by Deborah Weinstein-Stern
illustrated by Beth Roy

Mira's month is colorfully illustrated book, designed for use with a child whose parent will undergo a transplant. Mira's Month discusses the questions children have and the feelings they often experience during this stressful time.

Written by a stem cell transplant patient for her 4-year old daughter, the book comforts children by assuring them that they are not the only children who have faced this difficult situation. Woven into the story are tips for coping with their sadness and practical information about what to expect a parent to look like during and after treatment.