Bailey's Bandanas-bookcover

By: Noranne Brumagin

Bailey's Bandanas

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Bailey, a spirited four-year-old blue heeler, is thrust into a world she doesn’t recognize when diagnosed with cancer. Despite her age, her indomitable spirit is known to take on challenges headfirst. But this time, the stakes are higher – it’s the fight of her life.


Plagued by confusion and fear, Bailey struggles to understand her sudden bouts of sickness and the changes to her once familiar routine. Yet, during one of her chemotherapy sessions, an unforeseen event turns the tide, instilling hope and unity amongst all the canine warriors battling the disease.

Noranne, a cancer survivor and retired Air Force veteran, currently works in the cancer industry. She lives in Texas with her husband, horses, chickens and two blue heelers. Bailey is resting peacefully in the garden, sadly she did not win her battle with cancer. Noranne has procured a trademark for her pet cancer awareness ribbon and launched Bailey’s Bandanas which continues to donate handmade bandanas for pets with cancer.

 

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Customer Reviews
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  • Sneha Ahuja, book reviewer

    Alright, who gave dogs permission to be this brave? *Bailey’s Bandanas* follows a four-year-old blue heeler who’s living her best life—until cancer flips her world upside down. One minute she’s chasing squirrels, the next she’s stuck in a vet’s office wondering why she feels like a chewed-up tennis ball. Life isn’t fair, huh? But Bailey isn’t one to back down, and what unfolds is a heart-wrenching, tail-wagging story of resilience, friendship, and hope. Bailey’s a fighter, even if she has no clue what’s going on (relatable). She’s scared, confused, and honestly just trying to make sense of why her routine suddenly involves more medicine and fewer belly rubs. But then—plot twist—one moment during her chemo changes everything, bringing a whole squad of canine warriors together. It’s basically *The Avengers*, but with more fur and feelings. Noranne Brumagin absolutely nails it with this one. The writing? Emotional yet hilarious at times. The characters? A bunch of good boys and girls you’ll want to adopt immediately. The story? A perfect mix of heartbreak and inspiration that’ll have you ugly crying one second and fist-pumping the next. At its core, this book isn’t just about sickness—it’s about fighting through the worst with a little help from your friends (furry or not). Dog lovers, prepare your hearts. And tissues. Lots of tissues.

  • DogLover

    The author did a great job of executing the arc of the story: There is enough time dedicated to Bailey’s life before cancer, which allows the reader to form an attachment to her. That makes the main plot point (her being diagnosed with cancer) even more powerful for the reader. The author did a great job of making Bailey and her friends relatable to anyone dealing with cancer or any scary situation. This is an excellent idea for a children’s book. It takes an extremely scary situation and humanizes it in such a way that if children are familiar with cancer, they’ll be left feeling hopeful; that’s an amazing accomplishment! The story is well written; it can be; really for anyone who has a child, family member or pet with cancer.

  • Julie M

    What a heartfelt story! It will resonate with anyone who has struggled with cancer, whether it is a family member or a pet.

  • Ruthanne

    Best cancer book I've ever read! Awesome for helping one to understand & cope when a loved one has cancer. A must read for children & adults alike. Highly recommend adding this to your library.

  • Rob E.

    What a great book for both children who are fighting their own battle with cancer, or kids who have an animal that may be in the same position as Bailey. I love how the author uses the term “creepies” to identify what the cancer cells are. It’s not too scary, but also allows a child the ability to imagine fighting something….like the creepies. The message was positive and realistic throughout the book. Cancer sucks, but with support of friends either human or animal, you can get through it.

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