Rosie Sparkle Fin: The Mermaid Who Found Her Sparkle with Type 1 Diabetes by Catalina Rose

Rosie Sparkle Fin is a heartwarming book written by Catalina, a young girl living with Type 1 Diabetes, inspired by her own diagnosis journey. When Rosie’s mermaid tail begins to sparkle too brightly, she learns from Dr. Aquashell that she has Type 1 Diabetes. With the help of her sidekick, Sparkles the Seahorse, and a kingdom full of sea friends, Rosie discovers that having T1D doesn’t mean the magic has to stop. Through courage, curiosity, and a lot of sparkle, Rosie learns how to care for herself and still live her most adventurous mermaid life. Perfect for children ages 4–9 who are newly diagnosed or navigating life with diabetes, this empowering and beautifully illustrated story reminds kids (and their families) that they’re not alone and that T1D can’t dim their shine. Written with love by Catalina and her mom, Aimee this story is a treasure for any family facing the waves of a new diagnosis.