Suzanne and Greg wrote The Song of BellaDonna: A true story of hope and perseverance for
their mother Anita
Roberts, when they learned of her cancer diagnosis. It is a richly-illustrated fairy tale about the beloved Queen
Christine, a giving and gracious queen. One day the evil crablords attack the peaceful land of BellaDonna. Before the
battle begins, engineers are called in and the advice of the Council of Elders is sought. The adults of her family
found this fairytale helpful when explaining cancer to the younger children of the family. They have published it
online, as a wonderful resource for all adults who are faced with the difficult task of helping children understand
what happens when a family member is diagnosed with cancer.Note: The contents of this blog are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice or substitute for professional care. For medical emergencies, dial 911!
The Song of BellaDonna: fairy tale cancer story
Suzanne and Greg wrote The Song of BellaDonna: A true story of hope and perseverance for
their mother Anita
Roberts, when they learned of her cancer diagnosis. It is a richly-illustrated fairy tale about the beloved Queen
Christine, a giving and gracious queen. One day the evil crablords attack the peaceful land of BellaDonna. Before the
battle begins, engineers are called in and the advice of the Council of Elders is sought. The adults of her family
found this fairytale helpful when explaining cancer to the younger children of the family. They have published it
online, as a wonderful resource for all adults who are faced with the difficult task of helping children understand
what happens when a family member is diagnosed with cancer.
