Official Book Page

The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery

By Kelly Kolek. A reassuring, full-color children's book for ages 4–9 about the first 21 days after surgery—one brave day at a time.

Ages 4–934 full-color pagesPaperback ISBN 9798234220448Hardcover ISBN 9798234228734
Current cover of The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery by Kelly Kolek
Current cover of The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery by Kelly Kolek
About the Book

Healing takes courage—and time

The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery was created to help children understand what healing after surgery can feel like. Each day offers a short, gentle message about rest, feelings, medicine, asking questions, accepting help, returning to favorite activities, and noticing progress.

The book uses bright, inclusive illustrations and child-friendly language to reassure young readers that healing is not a race. It can be read at home, in a hospital, during a Child Life visit, in a pediatric practice, or while preparing for and recovering from surgery.

You are brave. You are strong. You are healing.

Who It Helps

Made for children and the adults beside them

A gentle resource for conversations about pediatric surgery and recovery.

Children & Families

Simple daily encouragement for children ages 4–9 and the parents or caregivers supporting them at home.

Hospitals & Child Life

A comforting take-home resource for pediatric surgery, inpatient, outpatient, and medical-travel programs.

Schools & Practices

A useful addition to school libraries, counseling offices, pediatric practices, surgical waiting rooms, and recovery education.

Buy Direct

Choose paperback or hardcover

Both editions are available for direct purchase through IngramSpark, which securely handles checkout, printing, and delivery.

Paperback

The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery

$14.99 USD

ISBN-13: 9798234220448
Availability: In stock
Condition: New

Buy Paperback — $14.99

Hardcover

The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery

$19.99 USD

ISBN-13: 9798234228734
Availability: In stock
Condition: New

Buy Hardcover — $19.99

Bulk & Institutional Orders

For hospitals, Child Life programs, schools, libraries, practices, and community programs seeking paid stocking or bulk purchases.

Contact Kelly

Published by Postiva Press. Both current 34-page, full-color editions use the newest approved cover and interior files and are distributed globally through Ingram / Lightning Source. Shipping costs, delivery estimates, and applicable purchase terms are shown by IngramSpark during checkout.
Book Details

The 21 Days of Brave: A Little Guide to Healing After Surgery

Author: Kelly Kolek

Publisher: Postiva Press

Formats: Paperback and hardcover, full color

Length: 34 pages

Current edition: Newest approved cover and inclusive interior, including cleft-lip representation

Audience: Children ages 4–9

Paperback ISBN-13: 9798234220448

Paperback retail price: $14.99 USD

Hardcover ISBN-13: 9798234228734

Hardcover retail price: $19.99 USD