Big brother loves to teach and take care of his little sister, Ava. He shows her the important stuff like how to be kind and silly but also how to have courage when necessary. When she needs surgery for her cleft lip and palate, he knows she will be okay because he taught her to be brave, and he will help her while she heals. Through words and pictures, this rhyming book for children shares the story of a big brother who vows to help his sister when she undergoes surgery to address her cleft lip and palate. A great tool to help teach and normalize clefts and facial differences, Ava The Brava uses a positive tone to introduce cleft lip and palate to the reader while also sharing a snippet of the cleft medical journey and how it can affect a child emotionally. Parents can utilize the story throughout, as well as Ava's unique treatment experiences to date and the parent-to-parent advice listed at the end of the book to help guide a discussion with their child. It's an ideal resource for parents with kids under 8yo.
