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.

The Abilities in Me

Tube feeding

By Gemma Keir

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The Abilities in Me

Cerebral Palsy

By Gemma Keir

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Congenital heart defect

By Gemma Keir

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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.

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.

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.

Sometimes you don’t need answers, you just need a break.

Stories for laughter, imagination, and moments of relief.