The books
One for kids.One for parents.
Both published by Lipman Creations, the Lipman family's publisher. Listed on Cleft Advocate's page of cleft-related books.
For kidsMy Puzzling SmileBrandon Lipman
By Brandon Lipman · Lipman Creations
My Puzzling Smile
A children's book about growing up with a cleft lip and palate, written by Brandon in kindergarten to explain to his classmates why he looked different, and that being different is okay. For kids born with a cleft, and the classmates around them.
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For parentsDon't Despair, Cleft Repair!Karen Lipman
By Karen Lipman · Lipman Creations
Don't Despair, Cleft Repair!
A book for parents of cleft-affected children, written after Brandon's first surgeries. Its message: in every cloud there is a silver lining. A way to show other families there is hope.
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Reached hospital waiting rooms as far as Beijing and Australia.
[# copies] sent to families, hospitals and classrooms.