Lily's mother has cancer. This book describes the effect of chemotherapy on the individual and the author illustrates this process by seasonal changes in Lily's garden. This is an ideal story for all children, particularly those who have a parent, relatives or friends who have cancer, to help allay the fear and mystery of the treatment. When Lily's mother's hair begins to fall out, it coincides with Fall in the garden, when the trees lose their leaves, etc.
