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About the Story
Red is a tender, deeply personal story about a little girl named Dani and her unexpected friend, a bright red cardinal called Red.
When Dani’s world is shaken by her sibling’s illness, Red appears—not to fix the hurt, but to stand beside her. Through gentle companionship, quiet understanding, and tender reminders that every feeling is welcome, Red helps Dani make sense of emotions too big to name—especially the quiet weight children sometimes carry when someone they love is hurting, and it isn’t them.
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This tale never turns away from sadness, anger, or confusion. Instead, it opens a safe space for them all—showing kids that strength isn’t pretending everything is fine, and that even in the hardest moments, they are still allowed to laugh, play, and simply be children.
More Than a Book—A Support Tool
When a child’s sibling is diagnosed with cancer, their world quietly shifts. Often, they become the ones who wait, who watch, who stay strong—not because they don’t feel, but because they don’t know if they’re allowed to. Red was created for them.
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Born from real experience, this book gives voice to the silent struggles of siblings—offering them a safe, gentle place to feel seen, heard, and understood. It’s not just a story; it’s a tool for healing.
Inside, children will find:
Emotional validation
reassuring them that every feeling—sadness, anger, joy, guilt—is real, acceptable, and never too much.
Resilience
showing that even in the darkest moments, they can move forward without needing to be “strong” all the time
Empathy
helping them understand their own pain and recognize it in others, without pressure to fix what they cannot.
Permission to be a child
reminding them that joy, play, and imagination are not canceled by illness. They are needed more than ever.
A Hug in Story Form
This book is for little kids—and big kids, too—who need to feel understood and seen. It’s for siblings sitting quietly outside hospital doors, for those who don’t want to add one more worry to their parents’ hearts, and for anyone carrying feelings that feel too much. Red is a gentle hug in the form of a story—a small bird on your hand, whispering: “You’re not alone.”
Where to buy
You can find Red: My Northern Cardinal - A Story for Children Going Through a Sibling’s Cancer online and in select locations.
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Pre - order today on Amazon or our website
Pre-order today and your copy will ship as soon as it’s available on Amazon. Pre -order here
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Want to donate a copy?
You can choose to gift a book to a hospital, support group, or family in need. Learn More
Red’s Impact So Far
Books Donated:
7
copies of Red have been gifted to hospitals, families, and support groups in Canada, the U.S., and beyond.​
Books Sold:
93
copies of Red have been sold.​
Funds Raised:
$366.55
CAD has been collected from book sales and donations.
100% of royalties (after costs) are going toward organizations supporting children with cancer and their families.