Funny Face
Written by
Debbie Breslow
with narration by Kenny
Breslow
FUNNY FACE is a heartwarming story about a four-year-old (now age seven) born with a facial anomaly known as an arteriovenous malformation (AVM). Although AVMs are typically found in the brain and spine, Kenny's AVM affects his nose. This causes it to be bigger and redder than any other child his age. As a result, he must endure unconscious staring, innocent questioning and harmful teasing.
In this story, Kenny's mom reveals the true experience of what it is like for a youngster to live with a facial difference. AVMs look a lot like hemangiomas, another anomaly found on the face. However, the treatment of an AVM is much different than the treatment of a hemangioma.
The story is geared to suit a wide variety of readers: from medical and school professionals to children and families touched by AVMs or other facial differences.
The book's underlying message is also critical for everyone who needs educating about the importance of not judging others by physical appearance alone.
FUNNY FACE relates a young boy's medical and psychosocial experience in an easy-to-read story, now available for purchase by writing to funnyfacestory@aol.com.
Hospitals, medical practices, and craniofacial treatment teams can order multiple copies for dissemination to patients, parents, and other members of your multi-disciplinary team.
Books are priced at $6 each plus a small shipping and handling fee.
Thank you for your interest in this very moving story. By embracing the experience of a child with a facial AVM, the author hopes you reach a higher level of understanding of vascular anomalies and that you will recognize the importance of tolerance awareness.
To order your books or for additional information, please feel free to contact the author, Deborah Breslow, at funnyfacestory@aol.com.