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I have a question about cancer : clear answers for all kids, including children with autism spectrum disorder or other special needs

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121493
Gaines, Arlen Grad, Polsky, Meredith Englander. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G142 2019
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This book is designed to help kids, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using question-and-answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a l…
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Author
Gaines, Arlen Grad
Polsky, Meredith Englander
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
46 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
This book is designed to help kids, including children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other additional needs, to understand what it means when someone in their life has cancer. Using question-and-answer format, it explores the life changes and feelings of uncertainty a child may experience if a loved one has cancer. - Cover
ISBN
9781785926945
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G142 2019

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Great Katie Kate tackles questions about cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18930
DeLand, M. Maitland, Zivoin, Jennifer. Austin, TX: Greenleaf Book Group Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D397 2010
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
A book that follows a superhero figure (the Great Katie Kate) as she explains to a young girl what is happening when she is diagnosed with cancer
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Author
DeLand, M. Maitland
Zivoin, Jennifer
Place of Publication
Austin, TX
Publisher
Greenleaf Book Group Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
29 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A book that follows a superhero figure (the Great Katie Kate) as she explains to a young girl what is happening when she is diagnosed with cancer
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781608320271
1608320278
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 D397 2010

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Tell me papa : a family book for childrens' questions about death and funerals

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3343
Johnson, Joy, Johnson, Marv. Omaha, Ne.: Centering Corporation , 1978.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 J67 1978
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Johnson, Joy
Johnson, Marv
Place of Publication
Omaha, Ne.
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
1978
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 J67 1978

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What's up with Jerome's grandad? : MediKidz explain prostate cancer : superhero adventure insie the human body!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21989
Chilman-Blair, Kim, deLoache, Shawn. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5388 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Alternate Title
Medikidz explain prostate cancer
Author
Chilman-Blair, Kim
deLoache, Shawn
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
American Cancer Society
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Series
Medikidz
Subjects
Prostatic Neoplasms - psychology
Pictorial Works
Cartoons
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781604431988
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C5388 2013

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My heart fills with happiness

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122088
Gray Smith, Monique. [Victoria, BC?]: Orca Book Publishers , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 H27 C5 G78 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Summary: A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.; Ages: 2-5 (can be enjoyed by all ages!)
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Author
Gray Smith, Monique
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
20 unnumbered pages. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.
Subjects
First Nations
Indigenous Canadians
Happiness
Resilience
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
Summary: A board book that celebrates happiness and invites children to reflect on the little things in life that bring them joy.
Ages: 2-5 (can be enjoyed by all ages!)
ISBN
9781459809574
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H27 C5 G78 2016
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

Copies

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Handful of quiet : happiness in four pebbles

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120654
Nhat Hanh, Thich. Berkeley, CA: Plum Blossom Books , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WS350.2 N576 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Nhat Hanh, Thich
Place of Publication
Berkeley, CA
Publisher
Plum Blossom Books
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
62 p. : ill. ; 16 cm.
Subjects
Meditation
Children
Relaxation Therapy - methods
Anxiety - prevention & control
Emotional Adjustment
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
ISBN
9781937006211
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WS350.2 N576 2012

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How music can make you better

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122133
Viskontas, Indre. San Fancisco, CA: Chronicle Books , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WB550 V831 2019
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Author
Viskontas, Indre
Place of Publication
San Fancisco, CA
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
120 p. ; 19 cm.
Subjects
Music Therapy
Music - psychology
Relaxation
Popular Work
ISBN
9781452171920
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WB550 V831 2019
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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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
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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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Mommy has cancer : what I learned about cancer, and how I helped my mommy

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124490
Stevenson Jr., Corey L. Meadville, PA: Christian Faith Publishing , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S847m 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Stevenson Jr., Corey L.
Place of Publication
Meadville, PA
Publisher
Christian Faith Publishing
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
24 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms
Mother-Child Relations
Family Relations
Popular Work
Personal Narratives
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781098048693
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S847m 2020

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Healing our wounded hearts : a real life story about loss in the voice of a teenager

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124431
Hahn, Olivia. [Victoria, BC]: Self publishing , [2023].
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written …
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Author
Hahn, Olivia
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC]
Publisher
Self publishing
Publication Date
[2023]
Physical Description
[111 unnumbered pages] : ill. ; 23 cm
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Love
Adolescent
Parental Death
Parent-Child Relations
Life Change Events
Neoplasms - psychology
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
Abstract
"Children and Teens are expected to grieve the same as adults. In fact there are similarities but our brains are not fully [developed] yet but we often have bigger and stronger emotions. My name is Olivia Hahn, I lost my mother to cancer when I was 15 and I am deeply grieving. This book is written in the voice of a teenager as a teenager and is an account of finding my voice through all this loss" -- Back cover.
ISBN
9798385789801
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 H148h 2023
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Friend in hope : a story about Hope's journey with a brain tumour

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14094
Zammit, Marisa, Dornbusch, Erica. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2005.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Z24 2005
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
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Author
Zammit, Marisa
Dornbusch, Erica
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2005
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
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 Z24 2005

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15973
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.
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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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You hold me and I'll hold you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17818
Carson, Jo, Cannon, Annie. New York, NY: Orchard Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 C321 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding too
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Author
Carson, Jo
Cannon, Annie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Orchard Books
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Bereavement
Grief
Family Relations
Funeral Rites
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding too
ISBN
9780531058954
0531058956
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 C321 1992

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You are the best medicine

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113454
Clark, Julie Aigner, Christy, Jana. New York, NY: Balzer + Bray , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.; For ages 4 to 8.
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Author
Clark, Julie Aigner
Christy, Jana
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 25 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A mother who has cancer gently informs her child of what the effects will be, and reminds her little one of all the special times they have shared, and will continue to share, even while she undergoes treatment.
For ages 4 to 8.
ISBN
9780061956447
0061956449
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 C592 2010

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Heart of a champion : inspirational stories of people who have overcome many of life's challenging adversities

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14808
Winnipeg, MB: Children's Programs , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WM171 H436 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Truthwaite, Rob
Place of Publication
Winnipeg, MB
Publisher
Children's Programs
Publication Date
2000
Subjects
Adaptation, Psychological - popular works
Social Adjustment - psychology
Disabled Persons
Chronic Disease - popular works
Child
Emotions
Motivation
Juvenile Literature
Personal Narratives
ISBN
1550567837
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WM171 H436 2000

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog497
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.
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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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Metu and Lee learn about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15277
Sachedina, Shenin. Winter Park, FL: Dr. Shenin Sachedina Medical Educational Products , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S121 2006
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
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Author
Sachedina, Shenin
Place of Publication
Winter Park, FL
Publisher
Dr. Shenin Sachedina Medical Educational Products
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Family - psychology
Child
Juvenile Literature
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
0977864804
9780977864805
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 S121 2006

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You and your cancer : a child's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15431
Cranston, Lynda, LeBlanc, Chantal, Restivo, Maria, Barr, Ronald. Hamilton, ON: BC Decker Inc. , 2001.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Y66c 2001
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Cranston, Lynda
LeBlanc, Chantal
Restivo, Maria
Barr, Ronald
Place of Publication
Hamilton, ON
Publisher
BC Decker Inc.
Publication Date
2001
Physical Description
56 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Child, Hospitalized
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9781550091472
1550091476
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 Y66c 2001

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You are not alone : families touched by cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18428
Grayzel, Eva. Easton, PA: Eva Grayzel , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785 2010
Availability
11 copies, 11 available
Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer …
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Author
Grayzel, Eva
Place of Publication
Easton, PA
Publisher
Eva Grayzel
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
22 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Series
Talk4hope : family book series
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Communication
Parent-Child Relations
Family
Adaptation, Psychological
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Cancer changes family dynamics. Everyone in the family is affected. Misty and Monroe are learning how change in their mom's health alters their daily routine. They need ideas and suggestions on how to adapt. Children from different countries around the world who have a family member with cancer share what they do to soothe sadness, ease tension and make things better.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000146, F0000147)
ISBN
9780982385708
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G785 2010

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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9678
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…
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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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