Lachlan

by Kate Darmody, Luke Lilly (illustrator)

Lachlan is the tale of a baby boy who required surgery at birth, chronicling his odyssey from the hospital back to his family. Born with TOF, a congenital condition affecting breathing and swallowing, Lachlan's story is one of resilience and the quest for home. This picture book uses humour and factual information to help children understand that sometimes children need medical assistance and encourages children not to be scared of medical intervention or hospital.

28 pages, Paperback

Published February 19, 2024

About the author

Kate Darmody is an Australian author, educator, and mother of triplets with a passion for storytelling that celebrates strength, imagination, and heart. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and a background in journalism, Kate brings insight, warmth, and humour to every story she writes. Her picture books, Lachlan and Edith & Edna, are inspired by the real joys and challenges of childhood – from medical resilience to sibling ups and downs– and are quickly becoming classroom and bedtime favourites.

Kate’s work is listed on Goodreads and stocked across major retailers including Amazon, Booktopia, Angus & Robertson, and Barnes & Noble. Her book Lachlan supports awareness of Tracheo-Oesophageal Fistula (TOF) and is proudly listed with the UK-based TOFS charity.

Reviews

[Amy Corrigan · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute, funny and clever!!

Written beautifully for families who are interested in TOF and all it involves. Cute pictures which add a little bit of humour to a tough subject. I like how it’s written for kids so they don’t feel so worried.

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bought this for my daughter who has to have surgery soon . Great pictures that made hospital seem like a place that can help. Daughter loved the pictures and the humour .