Thanks to the BBC!

From hair loss to hope: why we wrote My Mum’s a Chameleon

When BBC News shared Shannon’s story this week, it captured what sits at the heart of My Mum’s a Chameleon: a gentle way to help children make sense of big changes, such as a parent losing their hair during treatment.

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The moment that sparked a book

Shannon’s treatment brought many challenges, but one stood out: explaining hair loss to a young child in a calm, reassuring way. That conversation became the seed for a simple, rhyming bedtime story told through a child’s eyes, honest, inquisitive and playful, while seeking reassurance.

More than a book, a way to open conversations

A token of love from father to daughter, grandad to grandchild, this story is now one of Ophelia’s favourite books. Children are tough critics, so it was heart-warming to see her ask for it every day for weeks, and she still reaches for it now. As a true family project, we hope it helps other families who want a kind, age-appropriate way to talk about change. The limited first edition paperback sits alongside an audiobook and digital formats so every family can choose what works best at story time.

Giving back with every copy

For each book sold, £5 is donated to Lymphoma Action, the UK charity dedicated to blood cancer. Your purchase helps other families find information, support and hope.

Thank you

If the BBC piece brought you here, welcome. Thanks to Susie Rack for picking up and sharing this story and raising awareness!