Curious Learners - Learning about Cancer

The children’s picture book tells a heartfelt story about three friends Utu, Eino and Aisha. One day, Utu’s mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. The information raises many questions in children. The friends’ big quest for information about cancer begins and the trio name their group Curious Learners. In the story, the children have adventures as researchers and learn about cancer and its treatment, and finally, Utu’s mother, who is undergoing treatment, recovers. 

Curious Learners Learning about Cancer is an informative and easy-to-understand children’s illustrated non-fiction book about a serious illness. It is suitable for anyone whose loved one has or has had cancer.

The book is written by Henna Auno and illustrated by Piia Keto.

 

The children’s picture book tells a heartfelt story about three friends Utu, Eino and Aisha. One day, Utu’s mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. The information raises many questions in children. The friends’ big quest for information about cancer begins and the trio name their group Curious Learners. In the story, the children have adventures as researchers and learn about cancer and its treatment, and finally, Utu’s mother, who is undergoing treatment, recovers. 

Curious Learners Learning about Cancer is an informative and easy-to-understand children’s illustrated non-fiction book about a serious illness. It is suitable for anyone whose loved one has or has had cancer.

The book is written by Henna Auno and illustrated by Piia Keto.

 

info

  • Year of publication

    2023

  • Original title

    Uteliaat oppijat tutkivat syöpää

  • Page count

    48

  • Original publisher

    Etana Editions

  • Original language of publication

    Finnish

Awards & Nominations

Nominations

  • The Most Beautiful Books of Finland

    2023

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