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Courage, Cells & Cogs

A Gentle Guide to Understanding Cancer and Big Feelings

When cells stop following the rules, we call it cancer. Courage, Cells & Cogs invites children into Dr. Tink’s steampunk world to learn what cells do, what happens when they misbehave, and what doctors do to help. The Healing Crew shows how big feelings belong in recovery. For ages 4–8. Ideal for families, classrooms, and pediatric care teams.

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About the Author

Naida Hurst, ODS-C

I am a Certified Oncology Data Specialist, ODS-C, with sixteen years of experience and the creator of Steampunk Furries. I work with real cancer data every day, so I know how much children need clear words, steady honesty, and comfort they can hold.
I created Dr. Tink and the Healing Crew to help families talk about cancer. Courage, Cells & Cogs gives kids simple language for what cells do, why cancer happens, and what doctors do to help. The story also makes room for sadness, fear, hope, and courage, so families can name what they feel together.
On my site, you will find guiding questions and printable activities, plus a short animated origin story about how Steampunk Furries came to be.
I live in McAllen, Texas with my husband and two very curious cats, Mango and Lexi. I have been crafting stories since I was a little girl.
May Courage, Cells & Cogs bring your family comfort and courage today.

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Dr. Tink

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Professor Steamwick

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Lexi

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Beaker

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Roo

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Valor

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Wiz

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Client Testimonials

"This book made such a difference in our home. My older child was struggling to understand what her brother was going through during treatment. Courage, Cells & Cogs gave her clear, gentle language and let her feel included in the conversation. Now she reads it to him, and it helps them both feel braver together."
— Sarah GonzalezHelping Siblings Feel Included
"As a parent, I can’t recommend this book enough. It’s informative, compassionate, and beautifully written. It gave my child comfort while also helping me find the right words. Courage, Cells & Cogs is more than a picture book, it’s a tool for healing conversations."
— Monica ValeA Tool for Healing Conversations
"This book is a gift for families. It explains something so complicated in a way that children can truly understand. The gentle metaphors and hopeful message brought comfort to our whole family. My child actually asked questions after reading, and for the first time we had words to talk about cancer together."
— Melissa KimTurning Complexity into Comfort
"Naida Hurst has created something extraordinary. The characters are engaging, the illustrations are bright, and the story balances honesty with hope. My daughter loves Dr. Tink and the Healing Crew, and I love that the book gives her courage without overwhelming her."
— Jessica L.Honest, Hopeful, and Engaging
"When my husband was diagnosed, I had no idea how to explain it to our daughter without scaring her. Courage, Cells & Cogs became the bridge we needed. It gave us simple words and hopeful images that made her feel safe while still understanding what was happening to her dad. This book helped us hold onto courage as a family."
— Anonymous ParentExplaining Cancer to a Child with Compassion

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