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A much needed book that educates people about this terrible autoimmune disease. I have it and have been through all kinds of horrible experiences with it.

I thank my parents, husband, and friends who have supported and comforted me when it rears its ugly head.

I have had my left leg sliced open numerous times, immobile, swollen because of steroids, in and out of icu, etc..

If a child has this or if you have it and have to explain it to kids, great book, and I thank the author for writing it. Everyone will benefit from reading it as they will get a little bit closer to understanding this incurable disease.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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I think it's so great that this book was created! It's easy to follow with cute illustrations. I think this would be great for kids with lupus or with a loved one who has lupus!

Thank you so much to Author Christina Acosta and Netgalley for the ebook to read and review.

Chrissy has Lupus some days are good some days are bad. Her illness is invisible to most but it’s painful and fatiguing to her. She has wonderful family and doctors that care so even on her bad days people are still there.

I loved that this story showed an invisible illness, one that a fair few people have but it isn’t overly talked about. I always like when a book shares a different type of medical illness as you get to learn a little more about it.

I liked the way this was written, it was simply put and explained all about the illness, how it made her feel, what her days were like and what she loved doing the most. It was a very sweet read.

I think that it’s a story that those also with Lupus or that knows someone with Lupus would really enjoy reading this story as they will relate to it a lot. It’s also a good read for children that don’t know anything about it, it’s easy to read has cute large illustrations throughout and will teach them about an illness they may never have heard of before.

I received a copy of this eBook from NetGalley for a honest review.

What a beautifully illustrated story told with such love and care. Anyone suffering from an unseen illness will find hope and support in this book.

This gentle rhyming illustrated book reminds all of us about the effects of Lupus and how we can support those with it.
The illustrations by artist Matea Anic are soothing, simple, gently colorful, and expressive.
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school, doctor's office, or your local public library!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected proof on Adobe Digital Editions from the author and IBPA via NetGalley. Thank you!
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First of all the artwork in this book is gorgeous and works so well with the style of this book!

Secondly, I think this is a wonderful book for kids with lupus, but could also work for other chronic illnesses (the rash part would possibly need omitted or changed for this but you'd still get the gist whether you included it or not). I also think it could be a good conversation starter for kids who know someone - a friend or relative, adult or child - with lupus.
It's very simple, and short, but well explained.

Such a cute story! I loved the characters and I thought the plot was age appropriate. I would read it again.

This was quite lovely. I haven’t come across a book that explains clearly to children what life with lupus can be. This book doesn’t patronise but it does explain more about lupus as well as coping mechanisms and how to approach conversations. The book is positive and actually quite joyful. The images are bright with bold colours and the book got my little one asking interesting questions that we could explore together in Reading.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. I loved the dedication and thought it’s a sweet touch. This is a great little book to introduce chronic conditions to children to help them better understand their own condition or that of someone around them. This could be great for children who have just been diagnosed with a chronic condition as it is full of hope and positivity to help them through a confusing and difficult time.

A heartfelt and honest look at Chrissy, a young girl with lupus. Through her good and bad days, she’s resilient and optimistic — especially with the help of her loved ones (both human and furry!)

I’m sure there are others out there, but this is the first kids’ book I’ve seen that discusses lupus. Not only will it be relatable to children dealing with it themselves, but hopefully it will bring awareness for other children to understand what their peers might be going through.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a wonderful read about a girl and her struggles with Lupus, but how the people around her have a positive and helpful impact on her life. I think books like this are so important not only for children with this chronic condition but for other children and adults who don't have any exposure to this disease.

The illustrations are lovely and vivid and I would recommend this book to others!

Thank you @netgallery & Christina Acosta for an eARC copy in exchange for a honest review.

Chrissy’s Life with Lupus is a beautiful and inspiring story about a little girl who faces life’s challenges with resilience and a big heart. Through Chrissy’s journey, readers get an honest look at living with a chronic illness while being reminded of the power of hope and positivity. I loved how this book combined an important message with such relatable moments—it made me smile and tear up all at once. A great read for kids and families who want to learn about empathy and bravery.

I thought that this book was great and whilst I don't have Lupus, I have a friend that does - it is an illness that doesn't really get talked about that much.

I have a hidden disability myself so this book was a real pleasant surprise, and definitely a book that is needed to help explain more about this conduction, and also about discussing health conditions that may not be obvious at first sight.

The book is well written and whilst it is a short story, it gets the points over well and the illustrations in the book really add to the story. It will be a good start for a discussion and talking points to explain the condition to children.

It is 5 stars from me for this one - a really great idea to showcase more hidden disabilities - very highly recommended!

I think that this book is really great, but only barely scratched the surface. It's important for young readers to see characters with uncommon yet still serious diseases/conditions in the books they read, as it increases awareness and empathy. I liked how this book did that! However, I was left wanting more because I didn't know exactly what lupus was going into this book, and I still don't after finishing reading. Since this was my experience, I believe that kids reading this book will also feel confused. However, after doing a quick Google search and finding out what this disease is, many choices made by the author and illustrator made a lot of sense. For example, the butterfly motif held so much meaning, but was also utterly beautiful. In fact, every single illustration was breathtaking, and I am truly so impressed by this book's visuals.
Lastly, as I already mentioned, this book brings lupus to young readers' minds and shows them how to show empathy and kindness to people, whether they have this disease or not.
Bravo!

Okay, so Chrissy’s Life with Lupus totally got me in the feels! This book is all about Chrissy, who’s basically a rockstar kid dealing with lupus like a total champ. Her story’s got heart, courage, and some seriously sweet moments that’ll make you wanna hug the nearest person. I learned a ton about lupus without even realizing it because Chrissy’s so dang lovable. It’s the kind of book that makes you go, “Wow, life’s tough, but so are we!” 🦋💜

As someone with Lupus, my heart was so happy to see this book. It’s a great one for the shelves of younger readers who are dealing with this condition and get to see it represented in its pages. Not only that, but for their carers too. It’s an illness that doesn’t get nearly enough air time so to see it as centre stage subject was lovely.

It’s short and succinct with some really beautiful illustrations and pictures to accompany the lyrical and poetry style of writing.

It can be so hard having such a chronic and invisible illness like Lupus. You got the feeling of being understood with this book and it was easy to relate to with symptoms and not always feeling your best so especially for younger children with a diagnosis it could be really valuable.

Representation is so important and Chrissy's Life with Lupus definitely helps to do that for children with Lupus. We learn, in simple terms, what it day to day life could look like for a a child with Lupus. This would be a great introduction for young children who may know someone with Lupus, or just for children to have awareness, in general. The illustrations are very sweet and the writing is simple enough for young kiddos to follow.

Thank you to Christina Acosta and NetGalley for an eARC of this book for an honest review.