This Diabetes Awareness Month
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This Diabetes Awareness Month 〰️
This November, a very special superhero is flying around the world to spread his very special message - Type 1 Diabetes is not a weakness, ailment, or chore, but a gift, strength, and something to fight for!
Meet The Author
Mia R DonovanDiscover Mia R Donovan’s personal connections with the stories she writes, what she enjoys doing outside of writing, and why stressing the importance of reading for the next generation is her life’s mission.
RELEASING 1ST NOVEMBER 2026
Zaki hasn’t felt like himself for very long, and his parents know something is drastically wrong. He keeps feeling dizzy and is drinking lots, so he visits the doctor with his stomach in knots. They look at the boy and mumble of powers, of strengths great enough to lift clocktowers. He is sent to HQ where he discovers his uniqueness, for Type 1 Diabetes is a gift, not a weakness!
A beautifully illustrated storybook for young children with Type 1 Diabetes, Dybo Boy shows that Zaki’s new condition is not a weakness, ailment or chore, but a strength, power and something to fight for.
This book empowers children to use their new gift for good, learning how to manage their diabetes effectively so they can continue to help others with their superpowers.
For the month of November - Diabetes Awareness Month - 100% of profits from each sale of Dybo Boy will be donated to the Diabetes and Research Wellness Foundation to support young Type 1 Diabetics on their superhero’s journey. Mia R Donovan is proud to collaborate with DRWF and encourages all her readers to research the fantastic work they do for young diabetics across the UK.
100% of profits donated to DRWF applies to all sites where Dybo Boy has been made available for sale by RosePrint, including in ebook format, during the month of November.
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“This is an absolute treasure for any child to stumble upon.” Paul Jantzen, author of Sour Apples and winner of the 2025 AWA International Children’s Book Awards.
“Two pairs of beady eyes stared up at her from the darkness: one pair a vivid violet and the other a sparkling amber. These eyes stared at Nicki. Nicki stared back in complete shock. Then, she began to scream.”
Watching from the window of her cottage on the hill, Nicki has always wondered why no one dares to enter Wonky Woods. Everyone she knows is terrified of the woods, especially her grandmother. Nana Cottage mumbles about the monsters lurking in the shadows, the heavy darkness beneath the towering trees, and six creatures made of clay called Onkydonks.
No-nonsense Nicki doesn't believe a word of it. Too curious for her own good, she enters the woods at her own peril, only to realise that perhaps Nana Cottage was telling the truth after all...
Nicki Cottage and the Onkydonks is a tale of kindness, resilience, bravery, and finding friendship even in the darkest of times.
Jump head-first into the whimsical world of Nicki Cottage and the Onkydonks with this gorgeous colouring book, complete with 20 magical illustrations to transport you to Nicki’s cottage on the hill, the village of Dewdrop Valley, and beyond to the terrifying Wonky Woods.
Featuring our brave Nicki Cottage, her trusty sidekick Jasper, and six curious creatures made of clay called Onkydonks, let your imagination run wild as you immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Nicki Cottage and the Onkydonks. You might find Nephele tucking into a scrumdiddlyumptious breakfast, Ollo relaxing in a warm bath at the end of a long day spent at The Hideout, or forgetful little Davey paying a visit to Dewdrop Valley. Perhaps Willow will be meandering through the cobbled streets of the local village, or maybe you’ll find Hazel tucked up in bed, warm and toasty while Juniper heads back to the Hideout after a long day exploring with Jasper.
This enchanting colouring book allows fans of Nicki Cottage and the Onkydonks to dive deeper into their imagination and colour the woods with as many roseberries, skyberries and blushberries as they possibly can. Nicki Cottage can’t wait to welcome you to a world of wonder!
*No Onkydonks were harmed in the making of this colouring book*
