The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery
A full-color children's book that offers one reassuring message for each of the first 21 days after surgery.
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Kelly Kolek
Author of The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery and The Missing 21 Days: Closing the Gap Between Surgery and Recovery.
Two books created for the part of surgery that happens after discharge—helping children, families, patients, and caregivers feel informed, supported, and less alone during recovery.
Books by Kelly Kolek
Support for the days after surgery
Each book meets readers where they are—one written for children ages 4–9 and one for adult patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
The Missing 21 Days: Closing the Gap Between Surgery and Recovery
An examination of the often-overlooked period between surgical discharge and follow-up.
Book Details & RetailersNew Children's Book
A brave day at a time
The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery helps children understand that healing can include big feelings, rest, medicine, questions, support, and small signs of progress.
- Created for children ages 4–9
- 21 short, encouraging daily messages
- Bright, inclusive full-color illustrations
- Useful for families, Child Life teams, pediatric practices, hospitals, and waiting rooms
About the Author
Kelly Kolek
Kelly Kolek is the founder of Postiva Health and the author of The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery and The Missing 21 Days: Closing the Gap Between Surgery and Recovery.
Her work focuses on the period between surgical discharge and follow-up, when children, adults, and their families are navigating recovery instructions, symptoms, medications, appointments, emotions, and questions at home. Through her writing, Kelly brings attention to the human side of healing and the value of clear, structured postoperative support.
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