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Our dad died : the true story of three kids whose lives changed

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Dennison, Amy, Dennison, Allie, Dennison, David. Minneapolis, MN.: Free Spirit Publishing , 2003.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 D411 2003

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

When Amy and Allie were eight and David was four, their father died unexpectedly in his sleep. For the next two years, with their mother's help and encouragement, they kept journals about their reactions to their loss. The chapters are organized chronologically from the time they learned the news t…

Author: Dennison, Amy; Dennison, Allie; Dennison, David

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN.

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date: 2003

Subjects: Grief; Death; Bereavement; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When Amy and Allie were eight and David was four, their father died unexpectedly in his sleep. For the next two years, with their mother's help and encouragement, they kept journals about their reactions to their loss. The chapters are organized chronologically from the time they learned the news through their return to school and other activities. At the end of each chapter, the children provide additional thoughts, as they look back five years later.

ISBN: 1575421356; 9781575421353

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 D411 2003

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Our mom has cancer

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Ackermann, Abigail, Ackermann, Adrienne. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A182 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Two sisters, ages eleven and thirteen, describe what it was like for them when their mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

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Author: Ackermann, Abigail; Ackermann, Adrienne

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: 27 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Series: EBSCOhost eBook

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

Abstract: Two sisters, ages eleven and thirteen, describe what it was like for them when their mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy.

Notes: E-book published in 2012; Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 0944235166 (trade pbk.); 9780944235164; 9781604431636

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A182 2001

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca to obtain a username and password from the Library.

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Tickles Tabitha's cancer- tankerous mommy

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Frahm, Amelia, Schultz, Elizabeth. Hutchinson, MN: Nutcracker Publishing Company , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F811t 2001

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

This is a humorous book that deals not just with cancer but with family life.

Author: Frahm, Amelia; Schultz, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Hutchinson, MN

Publisher: Nutcracker Publishing Company

Publication Date: 2001

Subjects: Neoplasms; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This is a humorous book that deals not just with cancer but with family life.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 0970575203

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F811t 2001

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Grandma Kathy has cancer

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Buckley, Colleen, Sponaugle, Kim. Indianapolis, IN: Dog Ear Publishing , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B924 2007

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Author: Buckley, Colleen; Sponaugle, Kim

Place of Publication: Indianapolis, IN

Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 22 cm.

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

ISBN: 9781598584226; 1598584227

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B924 2007

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Mummy had an owie : when mothers get breast cancer : a guidebook for children

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Miles, Elizabeth. [Victoria, BC?]: ARTecVictoria , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M643 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Mommy had an owie

Author: Miles, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: [Victoria, BC?]

Publisher: ARTecVictoria

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 20 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.

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

ISBN: 9780981128504

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M643 2008

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Mommy's cancer

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Meyer, Ellen R, BensonMeyer, Emelia. Bloomington, IN: AuthorHouse , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M612 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Meyer, Ellen R; BensonMeyer, Emelia

Place of Publication: Bloomington, IN

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 1v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 22 cm.

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

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC

ISBN: 9781452074474; 145207447X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M612 2010

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Nowhere hair

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Glader, Sue, Buenen, Edith. Mill Valley, CA: Thousand Words Press , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G542 2010

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"

Author: Glader, Sue; Buenen, Edith

Place of Publication: Mill Valley, CA

Publisher: Thousand Words Press

Publication Date: 2010

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Neoplasms - psychology; Mother-Child Relations; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Family; Child; Child, Preschool; Alopecia; Beauty; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"

ISBN: 9780984359103; 0984359109

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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Good night Devon

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Sutton, Vera. [Vancouver, BC?]: Vera Sutton , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S967 2011

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

This is a story of a little boy who died of cancer as seen through the eyes of his pet dog.

Author: Sutton, Vera

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Vera Sutton

Publication Date: 2011

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

Abstract: This is a story of a little boy who died of cancer as seen through the eyes of his pet dog.

ISBN: 9780980903591

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S967 2011

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Chemo cat

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Nilon, Cathy. Spokane, WA: Ravenna Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N712 2007

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Nilon, Cathy

Place of Publication: Spokane, WA

Publisher: Ravenna Press

Publication Date: 2007

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

ISBN: 9780979192142; 0979192145

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 N712 2007

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Mom has cancer!

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Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer, Fabrega, Mart. Hauppauge, NY: Barron's , 2008.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M822 2008

Availability: 1 copy, 0 available

Author: Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer; Fabrega, Mart

Place of Publication: Hauppauge, NY

Publisher: Barron's

Publication Date: 2008

Physical Description: 31 p. : ill. : 24 cm.

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

ISBN: 9780764140747; 0764140744

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M822 2008

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My name is Buddy : a story for children about brain tumors

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Bauer, Dave. San Francisco, CA: National Brain Tumor Foundation , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B344 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

CD features comedian "Dom DeLuise" as the voice of Buddy

Author: Bauer, Dave

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: National Brain Tumor Foundation

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: CD features comedian "Dom DeLuise" as the voice of Buddy

Language: English

Material Type: Book; CD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 B344 2005

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Alex's journey

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American Brain Tumor Association. Des Plaines, IL: American Brain Tumor Association , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

Availability: 3 copies, 3 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.

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

Corporate Author: American Brain Tumor Association

Place of Publication: Des Plaines, IL

Publisher: American Brain Tumor Association

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 30 minutes

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.

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WL358 A849a 2006

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

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Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 K17 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.

Author: Kaplow, Julie; Pincus, Donna; Spiegel, Beth

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Fictional Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.

ISBN: 9781591478096; 159147809X

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 K17 2007

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Butterfly kisses and wishes on wings : when someone you love has cancer ... a hopeful, helpful book for kids

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McVicker, Ellen, Hersh, Nanci. Aurora, CO: s.n. , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M176b 2006

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

A listen-to / read-along book for children

Author: McVicker, Ellen; Hersh, Nanci

Place of Publication: Aurora, CO

Publisher: s.n.

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. : 24 cm. + Reading & discussion group guide

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Parent-Child Relations; Mother-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A listen-to / read-along book for children

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC; The paperback ed. does not include a Reading & discussion group guide.

ISBN: 9781424310562; 9780578159935; 1424310563

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M176b 2006

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Choosing to live, choosing to die : the complexities of assisted dying

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Tate, Nikki, Wuthrich. Belle (ill.). [British Columbia]: Orca Book Publishers , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: W85.5 T216c 2019

Availability: 2 copies, 1 available

"This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher

Author: Tate, Nikki; Wuthrich. Belle (ill.)

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: 172 pages : colour illustrations ; 22cm

Subjects: Right to Die; Euthanasia; Suicide, Assisted; Ethics, Medical; Canada; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "This nonfiction book for teens examines the complex issue of medical assistance in dying from multiple perspectives."-- Provided by publisher

ISBN: 9781459818897

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: W85.5 T216c 2019

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Understanding cancer

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Duhig, Holly. Norfolk, UK: BookLife Publishing , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 D871u 2018

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover

Author: Duhig, Holly

Place of Publication: Norfolk, UK

Publisher: BookLife Publishing

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Series: Health matters

Subjects: Neoplasms; Adolescent; Child; Patient Education as Topic; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "These titles [Series] are designed to assist in explaining and understanding a diagnosis. By providing clear facts, statistics, and advice, these titles thoroughly explore various medical conditions and mental health diagnoses. " - Back cover

ISBN: 9781786373397

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 D871u 2018

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When someone you love has cancer : a guide to help kids cope

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Lewis, Alaric. St. Meinrad, IN: Abbey Press , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 L673 2005

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.

Author: Lewis, Alaric

Place of Publication: St. Meinrad, IN

Publisher: Abbey Press

Publication Date: 2005

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms; Family; Child; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A picture book which explains what cancer is, what some words mean, and talks about the different feelings a child might have; This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives.