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I'm a Superhero
I'm A Superhero reaches beyond borders and cultures, helping children and their families to be brave, helping parents explain cancer to their young children, and helping families cope with one of life's most difficult situations through love and humor.
Written by four-year-old Daxton Wilde with the help of his mother while he was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments for a brain tumor, the book places Wilde as the central character, a superhero fighting "a bad guy named Cancer" with the help of "Captain Chemo."
Daxton Wilde was just four years old when doctors discovered a tumor on his brain. Months of aggressive treatment including chemotherapy and radiation followed, but Daxton never once complained. He turned instead to drawing. He drew his doctors, his nurses, his first helicopter ride, and his family as they kept him company in the hospital. He also loved to draw pictures of the superhero he created, "Captain Chemo," who battled the bad guy growing inside him.
Although Daxton Wilde lost his battle with cancer at age five, his touching story lives on to help others. I'm a Superhero has already been translated into Spanish and Japanese, and will soon feature translation in Arabic, German, Thai, and Chinese.
"Daxton the Superhero" still has lots of work to do. After all, heroes are always up, up, and away... and on to the next courageous deed.
Daxton Wilde was a five-year-old superhero who battled "the bad guy named cancer" with unfailing optimism and bravery. During his illness, Daxton spent much of his treatment at home with his family, where he worked on writing and illustrating this book with the help of is mother, Sherry. Sherry and her husband, Scott, live with their children in Utah.
The Daxton Wilde Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope, comfort, and strength to those suffering from the psychological trauma associated with cancer, especially in children. The Daxton Wilde Foundation was created to help spread Daxton's inspirational story around the world. A portion of royalties from sales of the book will be donated to the foundation. For more information, go to www.daxtonwilde.com.
Written by four-year-old Daxton Wilde with the help of his mother while he was undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatments for a brain tumor, the book places Wilde as the central character, a superhero fighting "a bad guy named Cancer" with the help of "Captain Chemo."
Daxton Wilde was just four years old when doctors discovered a tumor on his brain. Months of aggressive treatment including chemotherapy and radiation followed, but Daxton never once complained. He turned instead to drawing. He drew his doctors, his nurses, his first helicopter ride, and his family as they kept him company in the hospital. He also loved to draw pictures of the superhero he created, "Captain Chemo," who battled the bad guy growing inside him.
Although Daxton Wilde lost his battle with cancer at age five, his touching story lives on to help others. I'm a Superhero has already been translated into Spanish and Japanese, and will soon feature translation in Arabic, German, Thai, and Chinese.
"Daxton the Superhero" still has lots of work to do. After all, heroes are always up, up, and away... and on to the next courageous deed.
Daxton Wilde was a five-year-old superhero who battled "the bad guy named cancer" with unfailing optimism and bravery. During his illness, Daxton spent much of his treatment at home with his family, where he worked on writing and illustrating this book with the help of is mother, Sherry. Sherry and her husband, Scott, live with their children in Utah.
The Daxton Wilde Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing hope, comfort, and strength to those suffering from the psychological trauma associated with cancer, especially in children. The Daxton Wilde Foundation was created to help spread Daxton's inspirational story around the world. A portion of royalties from sales of the book will be donated to the foundation. For more information, go to www.daxtonwilde.com.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published September 13, 2005
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July 8, 2019
Dayton and his mom write this beautiful book about Daxton's battle with brain cancer. More at daxtonwilde.com.
January 1, 2011
Wow. Who knew what amazing power a tiny book like this has to heal?
This book was written by Daxton, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 4, and rushed to the hospital. He talks about the procedures and medicines given to him, and rightly calls himself a super hero. He illustrated and wrote the book, making it perfect for children who are/will be going through chemo, radiation, and other things related to cancer.
My son was recently diagnosed with Medulloblastoma--an aggressive brain tumor--just like Daxton. My son is going through very similar things as the little boy in this book, and has found strength and companionship every time it is read to him...which is often. It really helps him understand a little more about cancer, and to realize that not only is he not alone in this battle, but that he is a super hero, too!!
Thanks, Daxton, for sharing your story and helping kids like my son!
This book was written by Daxton, who was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 4, and rushed to the hospital. He talks about the procedures and medicines given to him, and rightly calls himself a super hero. He illustrated and wrote the book, making it perfect for children who are/will be going through chemo, radiation, and other things related to cancer.
My son was recently diagnosed with Medulloblastoma--an aggressive brain tumor--just like Daxton. My son is going through very similar things as the little boy in this book, and has found strength and companionship every time it is read to him...which is often. It really helps him understand a little more about cancer, and to realize that not only is he not alone in this battle, but that he is a super hero, too!!
Thanks, Daxton, for sharing your story and helping kids like my son!
July 19, 2014
This is a great book for parents and children. It talks about cancer treatment in 'Superhero' terms.
Daxton's family made a Christmas tree with the characters from the book. Every Christmas you can see it at PCMC.
We never got to meet Daxton, but we have visited with his family a couple of times. Daxton is one of our SUPERHEROES!
Ruthe recieved a Daxton Superhero Teddybear for Christmas in 2005.
Daxton's family made a Christmas tree with the characters from the book. Every Christmas you can see it at PCMC.
We never got to meet Daxton, but we have visited with his family a couple of times. Daxton is one of our SUPERHEROES!
Ruthe recieved a Daxton Superhero Teddybear for Christmas in 2005.
May 30, 2010
he was one of my best friends when we were little and not a day goes bye that i don't miss him i always will think about him and how much my life has changed when he died i will always miss him. I read this book when i feel lonley and then i don't feel lonley anymore cause i know that he is with me all the time.
May 7, 2016
Good book for children with Cancer
I bought this for my 7 year old grandson who has Cancer, I'm sure it will help him understand what's happening to him through another child's words. We need to find a cure for childhood cancer, so many children from newborn up to 18 have it..
I bought this for my 7 year old grandson who has Cancer, I'm sure it will help him understand what's happening to him through another child's words. We need to find a cure for childhood cancer, so many children from newborn up to 18 have it..
October 16, 2009
This is a great motivational book for children going through cancer, written from a dear friend. Daxton has touched many people even though he passed away in 2001.
January 5, 2016
Sweet story that will help any child with cancer.
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