A New Kidney For Mom

<p>Mom can't make snowmen with Penelope because she's not feeling well - Mom needs a kidney transplant.</p><p>At first Penelope has no idea what that means. What is a kidney and why do we need them? What does it look like? What might happen to Mom? Is there anything she can do to help?</p><p>With her dad's help Penelope learns about this important organ and finds a way to help her mom prepare for her operation.</p><p><em>A New Kidney for Mom</em> looks at kidney transplants from a child's perspective helping young readers understand the key concepts in a warm and comforting way. </p><p>Drawing on her own personal experience Cornita Cole weaves a delightful tale of family compassion that will educate and reassure children about kidney transplant operations and the life-saving kidney pairing exchange program. </p>