"My Tummy Has a Story" is a tender and poetic tale that follows the journey of a little boy living with Hirschsprung's disease, from birth to the age of two.
Told through the eyes of a child, the story reveals his daily life filled with medical emergencies, hospital stays, and treatments-but also moments of hope, resilience, and joyful family life.
From his very first days, he undergoes emergency care and a temporary colostomy, which he affectionately calls his "magic bell" in the book-a gentle and imaginative way to talk about a difficult medical reality.
The story also explains, in simple and accessible language, the effects of the disease, including recurring episodes of enterocolitis. It offers a playful and educational approach to help children understand what's happening inside the tummy of a sick child.
This is a true, illustrated, and deeply moving story that speaks about illness with simplicity, kindness, and courage-making it accessible to both children and adults.