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Books for Young People Afraid to Ask: A Book About Cancer An excellent and highly readable reference volume that includes information about more than 20 specific types of cancer, offered in a question and answer format. Addresses emotional concerns as well as scientific facts. Ages 12 and up. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No-Good Very Bad Day A picture book that illustrates the importance of understanding that some days are just "bad days" and will pass. Ages 3-8. Because…Someone I Love Has Cancer: Kids' Activity Book This activity book is intended to help children understand their feelings and learn to use their creative skills to cope. Writing and drawing activities for children ages six to twelve. Breast Cancer: Questions and Answers for Young Women Provides general information about breast cancer and related issues.
Winner of the Joan Fassier Memorial Book Award for excellence in writing
about children's health, this book was originally published under the
title, Will I Get Breast Cancer? Questions and Answers for Teenage
Girls. Includes a list of books for further reading. Ages 12 and up. Cancer: The Whispered Word Picture book in which a child tells the story of his mother's cancer and her treatment. Questions about contagion and inheritability are addressed. Advice is given regarding cancer prevention. Includes a glossary, an adult resource guide, and activity suggestions. Ages 6-9. Coping When a Parent Has Cancer Offers suggestions for dealing with the problems teenagers face when a parent has cancer. Ages 13 and up. This book is no longer in print. To obtain a copy, talk to a librarian at your local library or conduct an-out-of-print search with an online bookseller. Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying In this story, illustrated by Michael Chesworth, Amanda the squirrel calls upon the Tree Wizards of the forest to help Gentle Willow, who is suffering from a mysterious ailment. Amanda experiences emotions common to us all when facing death -- loss, confusion, anger, and finally, hope. Ages 4-8. The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and Their Friends The author focuses on the special needs of adolescents, offering clear and concrete help for dealing with a range of difficult emotions and situations, including family changes, issues with friends, and problems at school. Help for the Hard Times: Getting Through Loss A self-help book for teenagers that explains loss and offers help for getting through grief and hard times. Ages 12 and up. The Little Engine That Could A classic picture book that instills optimism and teaches the value of positive self-talk. Ages 4-9. Lost and Found: A Kid's Book for Living Through Loss The authors explain how loss, of all sorts, can be an opportunity for new wisdom. Ages 8 and up. Mommy's in the Hospital Again A helpful picture book when families are dealing with recurrent illness. Ages 4-7. Our Mom Has Cancer Abigail and Adrienne wrote and illustrated this book to share their personal experience with other children. Ages 5-9. Sammy's Mommy Has Cancer A warm and positive picture book for younger children, supplemented by the author's suggestions for helping children cope. Ages 3-8. Stick Up For Yourself: Every Kid's Guide to Personal Power and
Positive Self-Esteem Tells children how to stick up for themselves in positive ways with other kids, older brothers and sisters, and even parents and teachers. Ages 8-12. What Makes Me Feel This Way? Growing Up with Human Emotions A wise book about feelings—what they are and how they work—that
may be difficult to find outside of libraries. An excellent book for parents
and children to read together. Ages 8-18. When Eric's Mom Fought Cancer A picture book in which a ski trip with his father helps a young boy who feels angry and afraid when his mother gets sick with breast cancer. Ages 4-7. When a Parent is Very Sick Discusses typical feelings and incidents encountered by children when
a parent is seriously ill or hurt, as well as ways to deal with such situations.
The author gives children permission to feel, and encourages them to talk
about their worries and confusion. The conversational style of the adults
in the book—matter-of-fact and empathetic—offers a helpful model
for parents. This book may be difficult to find outside of libraries.
Ages 8-18. Why Me? Coping with Family Illness A nonfiction work that explores, through firsthand stories, what it is like to have a serious illness in the family. The stories illustrate different coping mechanisms -- such as overcompensation, intellectualization, and anger -- and how daily routines are changed. Ages 11 and up. The Year My Mother Was Bald Clare's journal and scrapbook the year her mother is diagnosed with cancer and goes through treatment. Clare tells her story and shares her feelings. Young readers will learn to understand the science of cancer and its treatments and will take comfort in knowing that their feelings are normal. Includes a list of resources. Ages 8-13. |
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