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Yumi and Monster

by Kam Redlawsk Publisher: UNION SQUARE & CO

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A modern fairy tale about changing abilities

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A modern fairy tale about changing abilities

Yumi’s world changes as her body grows weak and a mysterious monster appears. A journey through snowy woods gives the picture book a fairy-tale frame for exploring illness, fear, and adapting to an unexpected new reality. The story is inspired by Kam Redlawsk’s experience living with a rare degenerative muscle-wasting disease; the publisher describes her as a disability advocate, artist, writer, and Asian American adoptee. At 48 pages, the book brings together this personal foundation and original art in a story about facing change.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering stories about illness or changing abilities
  • Families and educators seeking a picture book that opens discussion of disability and unexpected challenges
  • Readers interested in fairy-tale journeys grounded in lived experience

Themes

Illness and disabilityFear and changeAdapting to unexpected challengesPersonal experience

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Book overview

Little Yumi loves to run, jump, and play. But all this changes when a mysterious monster quietly appears, just as Yumi's body begins to feel slow and weak. Afraid and unsure, Yumi does her best to avoid Monster. It takes an unforgettable journey through the snowy woods for Yumi to understand what Monster wants...and for Yumi to learn to embrace a new kind of life.

Yumi and Monster is inspired by disability advocate, artist, writer, and Asian American adoptee Kam Redlawsk's own experience living with a rare degenerative muscle-wasting disease that has been gradually making her immobile. With stunning original art, this modern fairy tale will inspire everyone who has faced illness, loss, or any life situation that seems insurmountable.

Come take a journey into the emotions we feel when faced with unexpected challenges--and discover the beauty magic, and adventure that lie beyond fear, in ourselves.
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