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This book, written and illustrated by Julie Nanos, presents an interesting take on teaching kids about illness and pain. Nanos turns pain into a speckled blue creature named Painelius, and uses him to help kids understand how pain actually helps their body heal. With a cutesy narrative and an ending that has kids blowing Painelius away with a bouquet of balloons, this book is meant really for the youngest children only, but can help parents explain to kids who might not otherwise understand why they’re hurting. Simple enough for young kids to grasp the concept and colorful enough to get their attention, this book just might get an upset child’s mind off their own pain for awhile.