Beach Day with Peggy: Understanding Lupus

What happens when a friend's illness makes it hard for her to join the fun? A Beach Day with Peggy: Understanding Lupus is a heartfelt picture book that helps elementary-aged children understand the realities of living with lupus through a story of friendship, empathy, and inclusion.

The book follows Spike and her friends as they plan a beach day for Peggy, who has lupus. They quickly realize that some activities aren't possible, but instead of leaving Peggy out, they find a way to make sure she can be part of the celebration. Through warm storytelling and colorful illustrations, young readers see how kindness and understanding can turn challenges into moments of joy.

This empowering book gives families, classrooms, and caregivers a starting point to talk about chronic illness and compassion in everyday life. A Beach Day with Peggy reminds children that true friendship means making space for everyone to feel valued and included.