This book will remind omphalocele kids' they're very special!

About the Book
 All methods to repair an omphalocele are unique and serious. 'A Very Special Me' was written to remind omphalocele children that they were born a little different, but they’re loved just the same. Please use this story as a tool to create dialogue when children start asking questions about their tummies.

By the end of the story your child will realize that they really are very special. It is written in a wonderful rhyme, and the watercolors are so full of life they will catch your child's attention through the entire story.

Our Story
Prior to our daughter's last omphalocele surgery, she asked a lot of questions.

A nurse suggested a kids book that could help her understand what was going to happen. Because I couldn’t find the right book for this situation or age, I decided to write one myself.

Through a support group, I met Emily, an artist who is also an omphalocele adult. Emily was able to take the words provided and easily put emotions and life experiences into her pictures, bringing them beautifully to life.

Inside the Book
All babies are special,
but if you must know, 
I was born just a little
more special than most.

On the day I was born,
I was cute but quite little.
Ten fingers, ten toes,
but something different in my middle.  

Book Details

• Title: A Very Special Me
• Created by: Kim Steffen
• Written by: Kristin and Todd Wicks
• Illustrated by: Emily Marino
• Paperback: 24 pages
• Designed for a 3 year old but adorable for all ages
• Only 300 copies printed in the first circulation (almost sold out)
• Profits from this book will be donated to omphalocele causes

In only 2 months we sold 300 books in 37 states and 13 countries. 

Please contact me at kas-publishing@hotmail.com to check on availability or next reprint date.  

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