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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7172
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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What's up with Jo? : Medikidz explain brain tumors : superhero adventure inside the human body!

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Chilman-Blair, Kim, Taddeo, John. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2011.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5383 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Medikidz explain brain tumors
Author
Chilman-Blair, Kim
Taddeo, John
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Medikidz
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - psychology
Pictorial Works
Cartoons
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781604430233
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5383 2011

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When mommy had a mastectomy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120853
Greenfield, Nancy Reben, Butler, Ralph. Silver Spring, MD: Bartleby Press , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WP870 C5 G812 2005
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
A little girl deals with her mother's breast cancer, masectomy, and breast reconstruction.
Author
Greenfield, Nancy Reben
Butler, Ralph
Place of Publication
Silver Spring, MD
Publisher
Bartleby Press
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
40 unumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Mastectomy
Attitude to Health
Child
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
A little girl deals with her mother's breast cancer, masectomy, and breast reconstruction.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
0910155607
9780910155601
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WP870 C5 G812 2005

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Because... someone I love has cancer : kids' activity book

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14829
American Cancer Society. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society
Editor
Smith, Anneke
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
xvi, 79 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Family Relations
Art Therapy
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Offers children support, encouragement, and opportunity for imaginative personal expression.
ISBN
0944235328
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 B388 2003

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Dash and the cancer center : learning about leukemia

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125230
McCaw, Pat, Hughes, Beth (Illustrator). Rochester, MN: Mayo Clinic Press Kids , 2024.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M478 2024
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McCaw, Pat
Hughes, Beth (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Rochester, MN
Publisher
Mayo Clinic Press Kids
Publication Date
2024
Physical Description
80 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.
Series
Helping Paws Academy
Subjects
Therapy Animals
Oncology Service, Hospital
Leukemia - in infancy & childhood
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
ISBN
9798887700038
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 M478 2024

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog701
Slakov, June, Rotholc, Sandra, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
A workbook for children.
Author
Slakov, June
Rotholc, Sandra
Janes, Karen
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Art Therapy
Neoplasms
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A workbook for children.
ISBN
1896624022
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 1999

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13187
Slakov, June, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 2004. rev. ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 2004
Availability
12 copies, 12 available
  2 read online  
Author
Slakov, June
Janes, Karen
Edition
rev. ed.
Place of Publication
Surrey, BC
Publisher
BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services
Publication Date
2004
Physical Description
ix, 50 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Art Therapy
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Neoplasms - psychology
Family
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1896624103
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S631 2004
Website Notes
View a sample of the activity book online.
Read Online

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15760
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

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13360
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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When mommy is sick

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog11017
Sherkin-Langer, Ferne, Life, Kay. Morton Grove, IL.: Albert Whitman & Company , 1995.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S552 1995
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot.
Author
Sherkin-Langer, Ferne
Life, Kay
Place of Publication
Morton Grove, IL.
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
1995
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Health
Sick Role
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
0807588946
9780807588949
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 S552 1995

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Cool cats, calm kids : relaxation and stress management for young people

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120876
Williams, Mary. San Luis Obispo, CA: Impact Publishers , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 W721 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
Author
Williams, Mary
Place of Publication
San Luis Obispo, CA
Publisher
Impact Publishers
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
27 p. : ill. ; 14 cm.
Subjects
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Stress, Psychological - therapy
Psychology, Child
Child
Anxiety
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
ISBN
0915166941
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 W721 1996

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Year my mother was bald

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13339
Speltz, Ann, Sternberg, Kate. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S743 2003
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Speltz, Ann
Sternberg, Kate
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2003
Physical Description
64 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1557988374
9781557988379
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S743 2003

Copies

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When your brother or sister has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1927
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, MN: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Corporate Author
American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.
Place of Publication
Minnesota, MN
Publisher
American Cancer Society, Inc.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Sibling Relations - psychology
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 A513w 1984

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14542
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.
ISBN
0870293958
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 L673 2005

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Our mom has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10975
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.
  1 read online  
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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Grandma Kathy has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog19793
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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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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Vanishing cookies : doing OK when a parent has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1009
Goodman, Michelle B. Downsview, ON: Benjamin Family Foundation , 1990.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G646 1990
Availability
7 copies, 7 available
Answers common questions children have when parents are diagnosed with cancer.
Author
Goodman, Michelle B
Place of Publication
Downsview, ON
Publisher
Benjamin Family Foundation
Publication Date
1990
Physical Description
ii, 30 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Answers common questions children have when parents are diagnosed with cancer.
ISBN
0969472404
9780969472407
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G646 1990

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Sammy's mommy has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4402
Kohlenberg, Sherry, Crow, Lauri. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 K79 1993
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
Sammy's mommy receives treatment for cancer, goes into the hospital for surgery, recovers at home, and shares her continuing love for him. Helps explain treatments and includes activities to assist children in coping with a parent?s illness.
Author
Kohlenberg, Sherry
Crow, Lauri
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Sammy's mommy receives treatment for cancer, goes into the hospital for surgery, recovers at home, and shares her continuing love for him. Helps explain treatments and includes activities to assist children in coping with a parent?s illness.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000709, F0002513)
ISBN
0945354568 (hbk.)
094535455X (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 K79 1993

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Once upon a hopeful night

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15545
Yaffe, Risa Sacks. Pittsburgh, PA: Oncology Nursing Society , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Y12 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Yaffe, Risa Sacks
Place of Publication
Pittsburgh, PA
Publisher
Oncology Nursing Society
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1890504106
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Y12 1998

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