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MiCleft offers the following items on loan, in 30-day increments.
A safety deposit (equivalent to replacement cost) is required.
The deposit will be refunded to you, unless the item is not returned or if it is returned damaged.
Contact us for library registration and 'check-out' procedures.

McDermott, the mother of a child born with a craniofacial anomaly, tells the story of the challenges and triumphs that her family goes through during her son's first year of life. A must read for any family who has a child with Apert, Pfeiffer, or Crouzon Syndrome.
Baby Face: A Story of Heart & Bones
By: J. McDermott
Status: Available

(Maria has) valuable advice to offer other individuals born with clefts.... Maria's parents offer a great example to other families.
Stop Singing - People Might Hear You: My Cleft Book
By: Maria Burglehaus
Status: Checked-Out

Excellent resource for parents to help them cope with medical, emotional, social, educational, legal, and financial challenges present by facial anomalies.
Children with Facial Differences:
A Parent's Guide.
By: Hope Charkins
Status: Available


In this story, Kenny's mom reveals the true experience of what it is like for a youngster to live with a facial difference. A mother and son publication.
Funny Face
By: Deborah Breslow
Status: Available

This first guide written specifically for parents explains what a cleft is, why it occurs, and what can be done about it.
Your Cleft-Affected Child - The Complete book of Information, Resources and Hope
By: Carrie Gruman-Trinker
Status: Available

The personal needs of the parents of cleft newborns and family members are more difficult to 'treat', especially post-birth! This book offers a new message...talking parent-to-parent.
Don't Despair Cleft Repair
By: Karen Lipman
Status: LOST

A wonderful booklet about parenting a child with special needs. Personal stories and insights accompany the thoughtful discussions of all aspects of special needs parenting.
After the Tears: Parents talk about raising a child with Special Needs
By: Various Authors
Status: Available

Shares the story created by a school-aged cleft-affected child. It provides an easy way to explain what a "cleft" is and why children look different. Great for classrooms and siblings!
My Puzzling Smile
By: Karen Lipman and son Brandon
Status: LOST

This book was written by a parent, to express the needs of parents of older children as well as those who are just beginning their journey as the parent of a child that faces physical and development challenges.
A Special Gift: A Devotional
For Mothers of Children with
Unique Differences
By: Carrie Gruman-Trinker
Status: Available
      

 

 

 

 

 

Available On-line Reading Material


MiCleft Wish-List

  • Rosey… The Imperfect Angel
    By: Sandra Lee Peckinpah • Scholars Press, 1991
  • David's Story: A Book About Surgery (Meeting the Challenge)
    By: Benjamin Brink • Lerner Publications Company, 1996
  • You Are Special
    By: Max Lucado, Sergio Martinez • Crossways Books, 1997
  • A Parent's Guide to Cleft Lip and Palate: University of Minnesota Guides to Birth and Childhood Disorders
    By: Karlind T. Moller, Clark D. Starr, Sylvia A. Johnson • University of Minnesota Press, 1990
  • Sam: The Boy Behind the Mask
    Tom Hallman, Jr. • G.P. Putnam's Sons, 2002
  

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