$15.00
PFIC: My Liver’s Traffic Jam is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that transforms an overwhelming diagnosis into an imaginative, empowering story. Through the lively world of “Liver City,” PFIC—a rare genetic liver condition—is explained in a way that feels approachable, hopeful, and even fun.
Following Molly, the book’s cheerful narrator, children learn how bile works, what happens when it gets “stuck in a traffic jam,” and how doctors, nurses, and families come together as a team to help Liver City heal. Playful illustrations—like bile “cleanup cars” stuck on the “Big Bile Highway,” and crumbling city buildings overwhelmed by bile buildup—make complex medical ideas instantly relatable.
Using approachable visuals and simple explanations, the book covers: what PFIC is, symptoms, causes, variation in PFIC types, and treatment options. Also included are family stories from real children and siblings living with PFIC, and a detailed ‘Doctor Words’ glossary explaining complicated medical terms in plain language.
Expertly reviewed with support from PFIC Network and SPLIT, a consortium for pediatric liver transplant, this book blends accurate medical information with vivid illustrations to help children, siblings, and caregivers understand PFIC and its treatments. Filled with color, heart, and clarity, this book helps children feel brave and supported while giving families a comforting, accessible tool for understanding this rare condition. It’s an uplifting resource for hospitals, transplant teams, support organizations, and any family navigating PFIC with a child.
At this time, this book is available to purchase for bulk orders only, through on demand printing.