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Something very sad happened : a toddler's guide to understanding death

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Zucker, Bonnie. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 Z94 2016

Availability: 5 copies, 4 available

This book is intended to be read to children, ages 2-3, to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.

Author: Zucker, Bonnie

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Emotions; Adaptation, Psychological; Parent-Child Relations; Child, Preschool; Children; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: This book is intended to be read to children, ages 2-3, to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.

ISBN: 9781433822667; 1433822660

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: BF575 C5 Z94 2016

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Where do we go when we disappear?

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Martins, Isabel Minhos, Matosos, Madalena. [London, UK]: Tate Publishing , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M386 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Things in this world are always appearing and disappearing. But does a stone really vanish when it turns into sand? And do lost socks really go missing? And, more importantly, do people ever really disappear? This book holds lots of ideas to help you answer the age-old question: where do we go whe…

Author: Martins, Isabel Minhos; Matosos, Madalena

Place of Publication: [London, UK]

Publisher: Tate Publishing

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 38 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Loss; Grief; Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotions; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "Things in this world are always appearing and disappearing. But does a stone really vanish when it turns into sand? And do lost socks really go missing? And, more importantly, do people ever really disappear? This book holds lots of ideas to help you answer the age-old question: where do we go when we disappear?"; Recommended for ages 5-7.

Notes: English language edition. First published in Portugese as Para Onde Vamos Quando Desaparecemos. Planeta Tangerina. 2011.

ISBN: 9781849761604

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 M386 2013

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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.

ISBN: 083179117

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 W721 1995

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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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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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Invisible string

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Karst, Patrice. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 2018.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS350.7 C5 K18 2018

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

A child's picture book that provides a very simple lesson to help overcome the fear of loneliness or separation from parents.

Author: Karst, Patrice

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: 36 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Anxiety, Separation - prevention & control; Loneliness; Loss; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: A child's picture book that provides a very simple lesson to help overcome the fear of loneliness or separation from parents.

ISBN: 9780316486231

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WS350.7 C5 K18 2018

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

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You'll find me

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Rawson Hill, Amanda, Lew-Briethoff, Joanne. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 R262 2020

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

"Illustrations and easy-to-read text highlight ways to find reminders of loved ones in everyday actions, even after they are gone."; Ages 4-8

Author: Rawson Hill, Amanda; Lew-Briethoff, Joanne

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 29 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Love; Loss; Grief; Bereavement; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "Illustrations and easy-to-read text highlight ways to find reminders of loved ones in everyday actions, even after they are gone."; Ages 4-8

ISBN: 9781433831263

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 G7 R262 2020

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

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When people die

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Sanders, Pete, Myers, Steve. Mankato, MN: Stargazer Books , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 S194 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

It can be difficult to come to terms with the death of someone close to us. This book examines the emotions involved in losing a loved one, how to deal with death in your own life, and how you can help other others who are coping with loss. Suitable for children ages 6 -16 years old.

Author: Sanders, Pete; Myers, Steve

Place of Publication: Mankato, MN

Publisher: Stargazer Books

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.

Series: Choices and decisions

Subjects: Death; Bereavement; Attitude to Death; Loss; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: It can be difficult to come to terms with the death of someone close to us. This book examines the emotions involved in losing a loved one, how to deal with death in your own life, and how you can help other others who are coping with loss. Suitable for children ages 6 -16 years old.

ISBN: 9781596040762; 1596040769

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 S194 2006

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Healing your grieving heart for kids : 100 practical ideas : simple advice and activities for children after a death

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 W856h 2001

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

This book is for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the death of someone they love. The basic message of the book is that children need to mourn --that is, to express their grief outside themselves-- if they are to heal. Please read through this book before giving it to a child so you'll be able t…

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2001

Series: 100 idea series

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Loss; Attitude to Death; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: This book is for children ages 6-12 who are grieving the death of someone they love. The basic message of the book is that children need to mourn --that is, to express their grief outside themselves-- if they are to heal. Please read through this book before giving it to a child so you'll be able to help the child with the 100 Ideas. You may need to read the book aloud to or along with 6-8 yr olds who are just starting to read independently. - Author

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002464, F0002465, F0002466)

ISBN: 9781879651272; 1879651270

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 W856h 2001

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

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

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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 …

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

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Aarvy aardvark finds hope

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O'Toole, Donna. Burnsville, N.C.: Mountain Rainbow Publications , 1988.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 O88 1988

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: O'Toole, Donna

Place of Publication: Burnsville, N.C.

Publisher: Mountain Rainbow Publications

Publication Date: 1988

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 1878321250

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 O88 1988

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I don't have an uncle Phil anymore

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Pellegrino, Marjorie White, Kempf, Christine. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 P391 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.; Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.

Author: Pellegrino, Marjorie White; Kempf, Christine

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Family Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.; Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.

ISBN: 1557985596

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 P391 1999

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When your soulmate dies : a guide to healing through heroic mourning

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Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2016

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

Author: Wolfelt, Alan D.

Place of Publication: Fort Collins, CO

Publisher: Companion Press

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 151 p. : 22 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Bereavement; Spouses; Friends; Loss; Love; Emotional Adjustment; Life Change Events; Popular Work

Notes: The loss of the love of your life unleashes the grief of your life. Muster the courage to mourn as well as you loved and live your new life with befitting grace, purpose, and joy. - Cover

ISBN: 9781617222429

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 G7 W855 2016

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Away but never gone

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Mehta, Nicky. [Canada]: Tara Nicole Mehta , 2017.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M498 2017

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Away but Never Gone is an illustrated book for children ages 1-8 years. The title is based on a song of the same name by the band The Wailin' Jennys, for whom the author is a founding member. "This book, with its nod to the cycles of nature, will act as a grief aid for young children." - Cover

Author: Mehta, Nicky

Place of Publication: [Canada]

Publisher: Tara Nicole Mehta

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: 30 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Grief; Loss; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: Away but Never Gone is an illustrated book for children ages 1-8 years. The title is based on a song of the same name by the band The Wailin' Jennys, for whom the author is a founding member. "This book, with its nod to the cycles of nature, will act as a grief aid for young children." - Cover

ISBN: 9781775179016

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 M498 2017

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Dancing with the cranes

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Armstrong, Jeannette C. [British Columbia]: Theytus Books | Penticton Indian Band , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 A735 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an …

Alternate Title: Dancing with cranes

Author: Armstrong, Jeannette C.

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Theytus Books; Penticton Indian Band

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 23 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Grief; Loss; Child; Grandparents; Family; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an understanding of birth, life and death. - Back cover.; Ages: 6-11

ISBN: 9781894778701

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 A735 2013

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

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Winnipeg, MB: Children's Programs , 2000.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WM171 H436 2000

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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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Dying and death in Canada

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Northcott, Herbert, Wilson, Donna. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2022. 4th ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 D4 N873 2022

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

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Author: Northcott, Herbert; Wilson, Donna

Edition: 4th ed.

Place of Publication: Toronto, ON

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: xviii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Series: Proquest Ebook Central

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Bereavement; Loss; Canada; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781487509279; 9781487509286

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF789 D4 N873 2022

Website Notes: Patients and the public of BC and the Yukon can access this title by emailing library@bccancer.bc.ca or calling 1.888.675.8001 x 7000 (toll-free) to obtain a username and password.