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Alex's journey : the story of a child with a brain tumor

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, Ill.: American Brain Tumor Association , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, Ill.

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms - psychology; Fictional Works; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a fiction story about a boy named Alex who has a brain tumor. Alex gets better with the help of many people who care about him.

ISBN: 0944093299

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A849a 1999

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How then, shall we live? : four simple questions that reveal the beauty and meaning of our lives

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Muller, Wayne. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1997. Bantam trade pbk. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM427 M958 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Muller, Wayne

Edition: Bantam trade pbk. ed.

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xiii, 288 p. ; 24 cm.

Subjects: Spirituality; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553375053

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM427 M958 1997

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Problem with hair : a story for children who are learning about cancer

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Foss, Karen Sue, Wilda, Steve. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

Author: Foss, Karen Sue; Wilda, Steve

Place of Publication: Omaha, NE

Publisher: Centering Corporation

Publication Date: 1996

Subjects: Neoplasms; Neoplasms - psychology; Hair; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: All the kids in the neighborhood, unhappy with their hair color and styles, envy Louella, who has lost her hair from undergoing medical treatment.

ISBN: 1561230095

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F751 1996

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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

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Numeroff, Laura, Harpham, Wendy Schlessel. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N971 1999

Availability: 11 copies, 11 available

A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors a…

Author: Numeroff, Laura; Harpham, Wendy Schlessel

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. Includes "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators" describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9780689845260; 068984526X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N971 1999

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Cope with cancer

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Digital Rain Incorporated, Cope with Cancer Advisory Board. [Toronto, ON]: Digital Rain Incorporated , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C782 1999

For people recently diagnosed with cancer or living with cancer, their families and friends

Corporate Author: Digital Rain Incorporated; Cope with Cancer Advisory Board

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Digital Rain Incorporated

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Neoplasms - therapy; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: For people recently diagnosed with cancer or living with cancer, their families and friends

Language: English

Material Type: CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 C782 1999

Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

Author: Mills, Joyce C

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 1993

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.

ISBN: 945354541

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M657 1993

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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1990. 3rd ed., updated and expanded.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 G875 1990

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.

Author: Grollman, Earl A

Edition: 3rd ed., updated and expanded

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Beacon Press

Publication Date: 1990

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Child; Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.

ISBN: 0807023639; 9780807023631

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 G875 1990

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Cancer combat : cancer survivors share their guerrilla tactics to help you win the fight of your life

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King, Dean, King, Jessica, Pearlroth, Jonathan. New York, NY: Bantam Books , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C215k 1998

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: King, Dean; King, Jessica; Pearlroth, Jonathan

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: xi, 416 p. ; 21 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553378450; 0553378457

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C215k 1998

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Wellness community guide to fighting for recovery from cancer

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Benjamin, Harold. New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ200 B468w 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Benjamin, Harold

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Putnam

Publication Date: 1995

Physical Description: xvii, 270 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Self Concept; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 0874777941

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ200 B468w 1995

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Mira's month

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Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 W424 1994

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.

Author: Weinstein-Stern, Deborah; Roy, Beth

Place of Publication: Highland Park, IL

Publisher: BMT Newsletter

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Adaptation, Psychological; Child; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 W424 1994

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Our family has cancer, too!

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Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C638 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home

Author: Clifford, Christine; Lindstrom, Jack

Place of Publication: Duluth, Mn.

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Family; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)

ISBN: 0816641862; 9780816641864

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C638 1998

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Mommy's in the hospital again

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Parkinson, Carolyn Stearns, Verstraete, Elaine. Folsom, CA: Solace Publishing, Inc. , 1994.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 P247m 1994

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

A follow-up to "My mommy has cancer".

Author: Parkinson, Carolyn Stearns; Verstraete, Elaine

Place of Publication: Folsom, CA

Publisher: Solace Publishing, Inc.

Publication Date: 1994

Physical Description: 28 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Popular Work; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A follow-up to "My mommy has cancer".

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000681)

ISBN: 0963028715; 9780963028716

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 P247m 1994

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Living when a loved one has died

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995. 3rd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 G876 1995

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.

Author: Grollman, Earl A

Edition: 3rd ed.

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Beacon Press

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Grief; Attitude to Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Abstract: The author explains what emotions to expect when mourning, what pitfalls to avoid, and how to work through feelings of loss.

ISBN: 0807027197

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 G876 1995

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Simple living guide : a sourcebook for less stressful, more joyful living

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Luhrs, Janet. New York, NY: Broadway Books , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM172.4 L957 1997

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Luhrs, Janet

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Broadway Books

Publication Date: 1997

Physical Description: xix, 444 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Life Style; Stress, Psychological; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780553067965; 0553067966

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WM172.4 L957 1997

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Waiting for the whales

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McFarlane, Sheryl, Lightburn, Ron (ill.). [Victoria, BC?]: Orca Book Publishers , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M478 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: McFarlane, Sheryl; Lightburn, Ron (ill.)

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: 1991

Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Death; Loss; Love; Grandparents; Child; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780920501962

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M478 1991

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Winter grief, summer grace : returning to life after a loved one dies

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Miller, James E. Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 M648 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Miller, James E.

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: Augsburg Fortress

Publication Date: 1995

Physical Description: 63 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.

Series: Willowgreen Series

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Loss; Adaptation, Psychological; Spirituality; Poetry; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780806628332

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 G7 M648 1995

Website Notes: This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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The velveteen rabbit

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Williams, Margery, Green, Donna. New York, NY: Smithmark Publishers , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 W721 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Summary: By the time the velveteen rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.

Alternate Title: The velveteen rabbit : or how toys become real; Velveteen rabbit

Author: Williams, Margery; Green, Donna

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Smithmark Publishers

Publication Date: 1995

Physical Description: [51 unnumbered pages] : col. ill. ; 32 cm.

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Grief; Loss; Love; Play and playthings; Child; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: Summary: By the time the velveteen rabbit is dirty, worn out, and about to be burned, he has almost given up hope of ever finding the magic called Real.