Waiting for the Maple Tree to Bloom

Waiting for the Maple Tree to Bloom follows the stories of four pediatric cancer patients and their journey through diagnosis and treatment. Using colorful images, voice-overs, and a narrative storyline, this children’s book was created to introduce information regarding the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cancer. Like more classic children’s books, it is meant to provide a stabilizing force during an otherwise overwhelming time. Concurrently, a narrative following the diagnosis and treatment of other pediatric patients opens up a space for parents to talk to their children, creates a sense of community, and can act as an arsenal of explanatory images for physicians.
Features:
**Interactive read-along childrens book app with voice-over
**tap to pop-up information about various medical objects on the screen