Clancy Has A Cleft.. And A Really Cool Scar! is a workbook telling Clancy’s story. Buy copies for your families, kids’ friends and school library.. only $4.95 each for non-members, $4.00 for members (including P&P). Available from CleftPALS online shop.

The Story of Lippy the Lion. “Handsome and strong as Lippy was, there was also something different.” Order from your local bookshop (quote isbn 9781894936675). Published by Saga Books, 2007, USA.

First Place by Kate Gaynor is a sweetly illustrated story of a five year old girl with cleft lip and palate, and how her speech therapy helps her win a prize for reciting a poem. Useful for kids understanding speech therapy / communication difficult. Published by Special Stories, 2006.

Your Cleft-Affected Child: The Complete Book of Information, Resources, and Hope. Order from your local bookshop (quote isbn 978-0897931854). Published by Hunter House, 2001, USA

The Cleft Palate Story is a parent guide on cleft issues and a primer for medical professionals. Order from your local bookshop (quote isbn 1556427786). Published by SLACK Incorporated, 2006, USA.

• Any book that is in print can be ordered from your local bookshop
• Online bookshops including Booktopia and Fishpond also list various books about cleft lip and palate issues, most designed for medical and speech professionals. Search on “cleft” at www.fishpond.com.au or www.booktopia.com.au. Online bookshop The Book Depository (based in the UK) offers good pricing and free delivery for books into Australia. www.bookdepository.co.uk.

Questions & Answers for Parents from Melbourne Cleft Lip & Palate Centre (RCH) can be
downloaded or viewed online or available in hard copy from the Cleft Clinic, Royal Children’s Hospital

Breastfeeding Babies with Cleft of Lip / Palate is a booklet published by the Australian Breastfeeding Association. Order direct from the ABA.

Going to the Hospital by Anna Civardi is a picture book about a boy having surgery on his ear.

CleftPALS Vic members can borrow these resources and more from the CleftPALS Library – contact the Librarian or email cleftpalsvic@gmail.com (attention Librarian).