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Karis & Brook Stories: Lakeside Friends: A Story About Cancer

by A.B. Namy

A gentle story that helps children understand cancer with love, hope, and friendship.

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Illustrated by Agus Prajogo – Available for commissions

Cover of Lakeside Friends A Story about Cancer children's book.

About the Book

Karis & Brook Stories: Lakeside Friends: A Story About Cancer by A.B. Namy (Mascot Books, February 1, 2022) is a compassionate children’s book designed to help young readers make sense of difficult situations. When Brook learns that his friend Joel has cancer, he struggles to understand why their time together must change. With the help of his caring mother—and an unexpected lesson from ants—Brook discovers new ways to connect with Joel while also learning what his friend is going through.

The Karis & Brook series uses relatable storytelling and vivid illustrations to support parents, teachers, and caregivers in having meaningful conversations with children. Through the guiding principles of Encounter, Educate, and Encourage, these books turn tough topics into opportunities for growth and empathy.

Ideal for families, schools, and counseling sessions, Lakeside Friends offers a comforting approach to talking about cancer, while also celebrating the power of creativity, resilience, and friendship. With its gentle narrative and warm artwork, this story helps children feel supported and empowered when faced with life’s hardest challenges.

Illustrations from the Book

A boy and a girl filling a glass jar with sand.
A boy and a girl filling a glass jar with sand
A boy giving his friend a jar with sand, pebbles, and seawater.
A boy giving his friend a jar with sand, pebbles, and seawater
A boy talking to his friend in a living room.
A boy talking to his friend in a living room
Two boys eating ice cream on a bench while their mothers talk on another bench.
Two boys eating ice cream on a bench while their mothers talk on another bench

Book Details

ISBN-13

978-1645435983

Publisher

Mascot Books

Publish Date

February 1, 2022

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Reading Age

4 – 8 years

Page Count

38 pages

Format

Hardcover

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