The Secret Signal: A Book for Siblings of Children with Cancer

A quiet light for the hero on the sideline. 

When a young child learns their sister has cancer, their world shifts in ways they don’t fully understand. Through confusion, fear, and big emotions, they watch their family’s routine change as hospital visits, treatments, and exhaustion take over daily life.
While their sister fights bravely, the child quietly struggles with feelings of loneliness, jealousy, and guilt—missing their parents and wondering where they fit in this new reality.

With gentle reassurance, the child begins to learn that all feelings are valid and that love remains constant, even in hard times. By finding small ways to express emotions—through breathing, asking for help, and a special “feelings signal”—they discover they are not alone.

This heartfelt story offers comfort, helping young readers navigate the complex emotions of having a seriously ill sibling while reminding them that healing happens together.

Coming September 1, 2026!