When a patient is too tired, weak, or sick to speak for himself, a ""picture's worth a thousand words."" These beautifully illustrated cards in a flip book format for the bedside or tray-table cover 18 common communication needs in English and Spanish.It contains clever cue cards that feature a variety of animal and human characters and cards that help communicate basic ideas to caregivers at home or in the hospital. It is useful for the millions of people newly diagnosed with cancer and in treatment each year, and their loved ones and anyone who has difficulty speaking for whatever reason. It is also field tested with patients and their caregivers and serves as a helpful and practical gift! It helps introduce humour into the day.