Leah's Skin Detective Story

Name: Leah's Skin Detective Story
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ISBN: 9781835569849

A Brave Girl's Journey with Eczema

Blanca de la Rosa

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English

Hmd Publishing
16 March 2026

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA); Educational: Biology; Personal & social issues; Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA)

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How do you explain eczema to a child?

Leah is a joyful seven-year-old who loves to sing, dance, and explore the world around her. But sometimes her skin feels itchy, red, and uncomfortable. When Leah learns that she has eczema, she decides to become a Skin Detective and discover the clues that help her skin feel better.

With the help of caring adults, curious questions, and her very own detective notebook, Leah begins to notice important clues-about food, weather, clothes, feelings, and the gentle care her skin needs.

Along the way, Leah learns something even more powerful:

that understanding her body helps her feel brave, confident, and proud of who she is.

As Leah shares her story with her classmates, they learn how to listen, understand, and support a friend living with eczema.

Leah's Skin Detective Story is a warm and empowering picture book that helps children:

- Understand eczema in a gentle, child-friendly way

- Learn how to notice and manage skin triggers

- Build confidence when talking about their health

- Practice empathy, kindness, and understanding

Perfect for children ages 4-8, families navigating eczema, and classrooms teaching health awareness and social-emotional learning.

Because every child deserves to feel understood.

Every child can be a Skin Detective.

By: Blanca de la Rosa
Imprint: Hmd Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 279mm, Width: 216mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 440g
ISBN: 9781835569849
ISBN 10: 1835569846
Pages: 44
Publication Date: 16 March 2026
Recommended Age: From 0 to 12 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active