This book has been written as a narrative through the TOF childs eyes as they start school for the first time. It also gives facts about the TOF cough, being sick and getting food stuck. Because its written as a 5 year old, it has words that are simple to understand and colourful pictures, making it easy for other kids and adults to understand such a complex condition. Its a great book for kids to grow up with and share with their friends and family.It shows that there are other TOF kids like them from around the world but also explains that even though TOF’s are different they are also just like any kid. Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) is a rare congenital condition that affects one in every 3,500 babies.
Esophageal Atresia / Tracheoesophageal Fistula is a rare birth defect. There are many questions and challenges that arise for a family. This book was written by a mother of a TEF child, to help explain to your growing EA/TEF child how they have eating and internal differences. The book will help you give them a visual to understand more clearly. It will also help you to open up the conversation about who they are, with illustrations that have been created for the child.