Books and Resources for Children

Books For Children

Books are a helpful way of allowing children to learn about themselves and others. Epilepsy New Zealand has published books called Because You Are My Friend (in English and Māori), Maia Lives with Epilepsy and The Niggle. These books are all available for free upon request.

Phone us on 0800 37 45 37 to get a copy sent to you.

BECAUSE YOU ARE MY FRIEND

meet the niggle

The Niggle is a little character designed to help young people understand their epilepsy, a representation of the trouble maker inside their head.

If you’d like a copy of the book of poems, get in touch with Epilepsy New Zealand ph: 0800 37 45 37

Poems by Anna Baker
Illustrations by Eve Baker
Narrated by Ross MacLeod

Niggle – Poems about Epilepsy for Young Children

NIGGLE CRAFT PROJECT: Want to make your own Niggle Toy?
Download instructions here – Make your own Niggle.

Understanding Epilepsy comic

RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN

Neut The Neuron Colouring In Worksheet

Neut The Neuron Colouring In Worksheet and Poster

Helping My Buddy Seizure Support Poster

Neurons are Nerve Cells Information Sheet

Be Seizure Smart – Teachers Resource Pack

READING LIST

This reading list is filled with books that have been selected as suitable reading for children of all ages.
The books cover a range of subjects related to living with epilepsy, enabling your child, siblings and friends to learn about epilepsy through stories that they can relate to.

If you come across any other books that you think should be included, please let us know!

Milo’s Day At School by Shawnee Walker (2017)

Ariana and Jack By Sharon Holt, illustrated by Claudia Gadotti

Ben’s Buddies/Nga Hoa o Ben by Sharon Holt, Deborah Hinde, Maria Lowe, Ray Harlow

Sometimes I Get The Wiggles – Be an Epilepsy Seizure Hero by Andee Cooper (2016)

The Adventures of Buzz Bee by Jacqueline Ann Gibson (2015)

Brian learns about epilepsy by Epilepsy Scotland (2014)

The Great Katie Kate Explains Epilepsy by M. Maitland DeLand (2014)

The True Life Adventures of Spunky Monkey, The Magical Poodle by Lauren Michell Ruehring (2012)

Epilepsy Book for Kids by Layla Reid (2012)

Is Epilepsy Contagious? by Julie Devinsky (2011)

My Seizure Dog by Evan Moss