The Robot on My Tummy: A Type 1 Diabetes Book to Help Kids Learn to Love Their Continuous Glucose Monitors

by Gillian King-Cargile, Kevin Krull (Illustrator)

Overview

Meet the robot on your tummy!

Getting a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) is a big adjustment, but it is also a big help in learning to monitor blood sugar and live well with diabetes.

Featuring fun rhymes, hand-painted illustrations, and colorful scenarios, The Robot on My Tummy takes children on an imaginative journey through the ways a CGM can change their care routine for the better. Helpful backmatter explains how CGMs can assist kids and caregivers in anticipating and managing the highs and lows of diabetes.

Whether kids dream of being a popstar, mountain climber, or space wizard, this book will help them develop a positive attitude about their new CGM companion, the robot on their tummy!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781957266022
Publisher:	Poke Prize Press
Publication date:	01/31/2023
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.08(d)
Age Range:	4 - 10 Years

About the Author

Gillian King-Cargile is passionate about creating books, digital media, events, and experiences that help people learn more about the world around them. She has a B.A. in Film Production and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from Southern Illinois University. Her work uses humor and creativity to kindle a love of reading and learning. Visit Gillian's website at www.gilliankingcargile.com.

Kevin Krull is an illustrator and graphic designer from Chicago, Illinois. He also likes bikes, plants, and playing music. He recently completed a year-long, 10,000-mile bicycle trip across 11 countries. Visit Kevin's website at www.kevinkrull.com.