HER PINK HAIR
Written and
Illustrated by Jill Dana
Jill Dana has written a tribute book to
and for children with cancer. Her Pink Hair is the story is about Stephanie, a little girl who has
cancer. It is told from the viewpoint of her best friend. Stephanie’s friend
visits her at home and in the hospital. We see the stages that Stephanie goes
through in her struggle. First she’s sick and weak. Then she leaves school and
goes to the hospital for treatment. But she loses her long hair from the cancer
treatments. Then when her hair starts to grow back, her mother dyes it pink. How
her hair changes shows us how Stephanie changes in the progression of her
disease.
Ms. Dana uses the medium of clay sculpture to illustrate
her book. The scenes are three dimensional and artfully done. I almost expected her characters to come alive and walk off the page on their own. This simulated action and three dimensional sculpture is the result of Ms. Dana’s artistic and film-making background. Her artwork is sure
to captivate children.
Her Pink Hair is a
moving story of friendship and caring. It is a gift for family and friends who
are left with memories, questions, and loss. This book can be helpful to
children who have a friend or family member dealing with cancer. This story can
open a dialogue and help answer some questions. But not the hardest ones, such
as why does this happen to our friends and family members and why can’t our
medicines and treatments save everyone? Recommended for ages five to eight.
More information on Jill Dana is at http://www.jilldanabooks.com
Her Pink Hair is
published by http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com
(print and ebook editions). It is also available from www.amazon.com and other
quality online book sellers.
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I've read Her Pink Hair by Jill Dana and it is wonderful. Very sensitive to the topic with illustrations that will interest any child. Excellent work.
ReplyDeleteHi Jane,
Deletethanks for your comments. I appreciate your support. Wishing Jill much success with this great book.
Thank you again Jane Ellen and Penny! You have both been so supportive of 'Her Pink Hair'! I'm touched you both found the book so moving... <3
DeleteThis seems like a great book for children who are dealing with this difficult issue, and the clay sculptures are lovely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments. This is hard at any age but kids especially need support and help.
DeleteThank you Anna and Penny!
DeleteThe book sounds like it should be helpful to lots of kids. And even grown=ups struggle with the other questions you mention.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support. I hope it is shared with kids family friends.
DeleteI hope that the book is helpful to kids and adults! Thank you both!
DeleteA lovely review, as always, Penny. What a clever way to illustrate your book, Jill!
ReplyDeleteI wish you much success with a book that is much needed.
Thanks for your comments. Yes the artwork is amazing. I hope this book helps a lot of families.
DeleteI'm so happy that you both are enjoying the illustrations! :)
DeleteYes, I hope that this book is helpful to many people too...
Thanks Barbara and Penny!
A positive, supportive story about a scary subject. I will ask my local libraries to purchase it. I think every elementary school should have a book like this in school or classroom libraries. It will help kids with cancer feel like they are not alone, help their friends understand what they're going through, and give those who have never experienced the grief this disease causes understand what others go through. "About 10,450 children in the United States under the age of 15 will be diagnosed with cancer in 2014. Childhood cancer rates have been rising slightly for the past few decades." http://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancerinchildren/detailedguide/cancer-in-children-key-statistics
ReplyDeleteThis book should also be available in doctors offices.
Thanks for your thoughts and comments. Yes I would like to see this book in schools libraries and doctors' offices. Wishing Jill much success.
DeleteThank you for your insightful comments, Debra! And, thank you for asking libraries to purchase the book! I really appreciate you spreading the word about 'Her Pink Hair'! I hope that the book is a source of comfort to many people...
DeleteThank you again Penny!!
Thank you Penny for the thoughtful and well-written review! And, thank you all for the comments and Penny for your replies! I really appreciate each comment! All of the support means so much to me!
ReplyDeleteFor those who are interested, please join my facebook page to share your thoughts and receive updates on 'Her Pink Hair': www.facebook.com/JillDanaBooks
Thank you for the review, Penny. This is a sensitive subject, and it's good to see a book that can help children better understand.
ReplyDeleteHi Connie, yes, this is a difficult subject and this book is gentle and can help open the discussion. Thanks for your comments. Penny
DeleteThank you Connie!! I hope 'Her Pink Hair' helps many children...
Delete(And, thanks again, Penny!)
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