Follow along with Effie

Follow our little narrator, Effie, as she explores what epilepsy is, why it happens, and what can be done about it.

Written by a parent of a child with severe epilepsy and reviewed by pediatric neurologists, pediatricians, parents of children with epilepsy, and adults impacted by epilepsy.

Like all of our books at Simply Complex Stories, “What is Epilepsy?” presents information in a medically accurate, but easy to understand, way.

  • "This book is extremely well done. It uses child friendly honest language and images and is very inclusive and thoughtful about different epilepsy experiences."

    Child Life Specialist Book Review

  • "My child has epilepsy and this was a GREAT way to help explain it to our care givers, families, friends, and other kiddos."

    Epilepsy Parent Review

  • "My daughter asked me to read it three times in a row and loved that there was even a page that included the different brain malformations that can lead to epilepsy."

    Epilepsy Parent Review

  • "This book is a great tool for teaching both kids and adults about epilepsy. The explanations are easy to understand. If anyone is looking to teach their friends or family more about epilepsy, this is book is a must have."

    Book Review

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