See Me

By Alex Winstanley

What does it mean to truly see someone?

Sam is a child living with a rare kidney condition. Some days are filled with medicines, hospital visits and careful routines. Other days mean missing parties, feeling tired, or needing extra support. From the outside, Sam looks "just fine".. but there is so much more going on beneath the surface.

See Me is a beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book that gently helps children understand what it's like to live with an invisible health condition. Through Sam's honest and hopeful voice, young readers explore friendship, empathy and the importance of listening when someone says they need a break.

As Sam becomes involved in research to help improve treatments for rare kidney disease, the story shines a light on the power of science, teamwork and community. It shows children that they are not alone, that their voices matter, and that hope grows when we work together.

Co-produced with people with lived experience and supported by LifeArc and Kidney Research UK, this heartfelt story is perfect for children aged 5 and up, families navigating kidney disease or other invisible conditions, classrooms exploring empathy, PSHE and inclusion and healthcare settings supporting young patients.

With a helpful glossary and child-friendly explanations of medical terms, See Me opens important conversations in a reassuring, accessible way.

Because every child deserves to be seen, not just for their condition, but for who they truly are.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQ32P54H
• ISBN13: 9798249511104
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 8.5"