Dr Giraffe book series


Explaining illness to kids as a parent or carer is never easy. But when the situation arises,  Dr Giraffe is here to help.

I 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.

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. Our current titles (about cleft lip, chicken pox and leukemia) have been translated into five languages to date
In collaboration with: Studio Rejane Dal Bello

Concept and illustration: Rejane Dal Bello Strategy: Stefan Liute

Role: Story development / Story writing / Trailer and promo copy




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.


MR DOT

Little Giraffe is paid a visit by Mr Dot and his friends the chickenpox, leaving her feeling all lumpy, bumpy, and red.



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.




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