JuNee's Sickle Cell Journey (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798990662438)

"JuNee's Sickle Cell Journey" is a book that focuses on JuNee's visit to the hospital where she spends time with George and Mary, two people living with sickle cell anemia. While visiting, JuNee learns more about sickle cell anemia, and how it affects the body. JuNee also remembers that her family had a cousin Julien who lived with this inherited blood disorder, and how he was determined to live a joyful life. This story highlights both the challenges and the resilience that comes from living with sickle cell anemia. The reader also learns how both therapy dogs and service dogs can be used differently to support people living with sickle cell anemia. In the end, JuNee appreciates learning more about sickle cell anemia and what she can do to bring some emotional comfort to those who are experiencing it.

This book is designed to help children learn about sickle cell anemia, including a recognition of the physical and emotional aspect of the illness. In addition, this book provides descriptions of JuNee the therapy dog, and how in her working state she provides comfort and support to the humans that she visits. In total, the reader is taken on a journey of discovery of sickle cell anemia and how both therapy dogs like JuNee, and service dogs like Rocky can be beneficial to humans living with sickle cell anemia.