Recommended Reading for Patients and Families
Many of these books can be checked out from the Family Resource Center at Children's or found at your local library or bookstore. Here are links to a group or publisher that distributes the book.
100 Questions & Answers About Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Andrew S. Warner, MD, Amy E. Barto, MD
An overview of Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis. Topics include: the basics of the conditions, surgery, diet, cancer risk and daily living.
Caring for Your Baby and Young Child: Birth to Age 5
American Academy of Pediatrics
A complete guide to parenting children from birth to age 5. Topics include: basic care, developmental guidelines, health and safety, diseases and conditions, and family life.
Merck Manual Home Edition
Merck & Co., Inc.
A medical reference written for parents that covers diseases and conditions. Written by more than 200 internationally respected medical experts. The entire book is available to read online.
Nursing Care of the Pediatric Surgical Patient
Nancy Tkacz Browne, Laura M. Flanigan, Carmel A. McComiskey, Pam Pieper
This nursing textbook contains technical information, illustrations and photographs that may be helpful for some families. You can look up a specific condition or surgery using the table of contents and index.
Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies
Dana Wechsler Linden, Emma Trenti Paroli and Mia Wechsler Doron, M.D.
A comprehensive book for parents with a premature child.