Lydia's Library
Lydia’s Library was created so that no family has to sit in a hospital room or face loss without something to hold onto.
Some books help explain complex conditions.
Some help with grief.
Some simply offer a moment to breathe.
Every book here has been chosen with care, by people who understand.
Caterpillar – Understanding Diagnosis
Books to help children and families understand diagnoses, medical conditions, and what it all means in real life.
Clear, honest, and age-appropriate support for big questions.
Chrysalis – Hospital and Holding On
For hospital stays, procedures, and the in-between moments where everything feels uncertain.
Stories and tools to help children feel calmer, safer, and more in control.
Butterfly – Loss and Grief
Gentle, honest books for navigating grief, loss, and remembering with love.
For families facing the unimaginable—offering comfort, connection, and words when they’re hard to find.
Other Moments – Light, Escape and Connection
Sometimes you don’t need answers, you just need a break.
Stories for laughter, imagination, and moments of relief.