Auntie's Invisible Crown: When Someone You Love Has An Autoimmune Disease by Rebecca Duger
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Auntie’s Invisible Crown – A Heartfelt Children’s Book About Autoimmune Illness, Love & Understanding
Auntie’s Invisible Crown is a gentle, empowering children’s book that helps kids understand what it’s like when someone they love has an autoimmune illness. Written with warmth, honesty, and hope, this story shows that even on hard days, love shines brighter than anything else.
Inspired by your own journey living with autoimmune illness, this book was created to give children comfort, clarity, and emotional safety. It follows a loving aunt and her young niece as they explore the invisible “crown” the aunt wears — a symbol of strength, resilience, and the quiet battles people fight on the inside.
With soft, relatable language and beautiful illustrations, this book helps children understand difficult topics in a way that feels gentle and hopeful. It reassures them that someone with an illness still loves them just as deeply, even if they need extra rest, help, or understanding.
💛 What this book teaches children:
What autoimmune illness means in child-friendly language
How people can be strong even when they don’t look sick
Compassion, empathy, and emotional awareness
That it’s okay to ask questions and talk about big feelings
How love remains constant, even through hard days
💛 Perfect for:
Families navigating chronic illness
Parents, therapists, counselors, and teachers
Grief & illness support groups
Children who have an aunt, parent, grandparent, or caregiver with a chronic condition
Gifts of support, healing, and understanding
✨ Book Details:
Written by: Rebecca Duger
Format: Paperback (physical book shipped to you)
Ages: 4–8
Size: 8.5" x 8.5"
Pages: 30 full-color illustrated pages
Ships from: New York, USA
Auntie’s Invisible Crown is a touching reminder that love doesn’t depend on perfect health — and that even on the toughest days, a child’s presence brings real magic, strength, and light.
🎁 Gift-worthy for:
Chronic illness support gifts
Autoimmune warrior gifts
Niece & aunt gifts
Medical journey comfort gifts
Family education and healing
A beautiful keepsake that helps children feel connected, reassured, and deeply loved.
I will sign the book so please let me know how you'd like it personalized. If you don't want it personalized, just let me know in the notes. And I won't. Thanks!
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