Bella & Gizmo's Adventures - Jodi Pliszka

The inspirational warmth of this delightful children's book is directed at the child who suffers from hair loss. Whether from the genetic condition, Alopecia, or from cancer treatment, hair loss for children is a traumatic experience that sets them apart from their friends and family. This wonderful story addresses the lonely feeling of sadness from the ridicule others create by pointing how Gizmo, the hairless Sphynx cat, is "different," and shows the child how he learns that he is "unique and rare" instead of "different." Then Gizmo learns that he is not alone when his Master, Jessica, brings home another hairless kitty, Bella. He learns there are other cats just like him, and the two cats become best friends. The author's wonderfully expressive illustrations bring this uplifting story to life for every child (and their friends and parents) who reads the book.