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DR GIRAFFE
Using story to help children cope in times of illnessI came on board as the writer for this deeply personal project, to help Rejane Dal Bello develop physical proofs of concept to secure further funding.
Explaining illness to kids as a parent or carer is never easy. But when the situation arises, Dr Giraffe is here to help.
As the first book series that helps children cope with illness, Dr Giraffe books use simple rhyme and illustrations to explain childhood diseases – both common and rare – to young patients and their families.
In collaboration with
Studio Rejane Dal Bello
Role
Story, narrative development, copywriting
Credits
Concept and illustration: Rejane Dal Bello
Strategy: Stefan Liute
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HALF-HALF
A little half-giraffe with a cleft palate feels so different from everyone else that she sets off in search for her missing half.
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MR DOT
Little Giraffe is paid a visit by Mr Dot and his friends the chickenpox, leaving her feeling all lumpy, bumpy, and red.
Little Giraffe is paid a visit by Mr Dot and his friends the chickenpox, leaving her feeling all lumpy, bumpy, and red.
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LAND OF THE BIG
On her way to the Land of the Big, a little giraffe with leukaemia is forced to stop short in the unfamiliar town of Chemo.
On her way to the Land of the Big, a little giraffe with leukaemia is forced to stop short in the unfamiliar town of Chemo.
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So far we have concepted and written three books (cleft lip and palate, chicken pox, leukaemia) – with more stories to follow.
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