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The "Goodbye cancer" garden

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Matthies, Janna, Valiant, Kristi. Chicago, IL: Albert Whitman & Company , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M443 2011

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Summary: When a mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, she and her family plant a garden and watch it grow through the seasons as she undergoes treatment and gets better.; Appropriate for ages 6 - 10

Alternate Title: Goodbye cancer garden

Author: Matthies, Janna; Valiant, Kristi

Place of Publication: Chicago, IL

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 32 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms; Gardening; Parent Child Relations; Family Relations; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Summary: When a mother is diagnosed with breast cancer, she and her family plant a garden and watch it grow through the seasons as she undergoes treatment and gets better.; Appropriate for ages 6 - 10

ISBN: 9780807529942

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M443 2011

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

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Kids and cancer

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Allman, Toney. San Francisco, CA: Reference Point Press, Inc. , 2019.

Audience: Patient or Public

Table of contents:; Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research…

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Author: Allman, Toney

Place of Publication: San Francisco, CA

Publisher: Reference Point Press, Inc.

Publication Date: 2019

Series: Diseases and Disorders of Youth; EBSCOhost eBook

Subjects: Neoplasms; Child; Adolescent; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Table of contents:; Introduction: A Once-Deadly Diagnosis -- Chapter One: What Is Cancer? -- Chapter Two: What Causes Cancer? -- Chapter Three: Can Cancer Be Treated or Cured? -- Chapter Four: What Is It Like to Live with Cancer? -- Source Notes -- Organizations and Websites -- For Further Research; Audience: Grade 9-12

ISBN: 9781682823972; 9781682823989

Language: English

Material Type: Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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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There's no such thing as a dragon

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Kent, Jack. New York, NY: Dragonfly Books , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 C7 K37 2005

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

Billy Bixby's mother won't admit that dragons exist, until it is nearly too late.

Author: Kent, Jack

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Dragonfly Books

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 28 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 26 cm.

Subjects: Child Development; Imagination; Fantasy; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Billy Bixby's mother won't admit that dragons exist, until it is nearly too late.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002569, F0002570, F0002571, F0002572, F0002573)

ISBN: 9780375851377

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WS105.5 C7 K37 2005

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

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Ani's light

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Singh, Tanu Shree, Prabhat, Sandhya (ill.). Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2020.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S617 2020

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

"Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn't been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and hi…

Alternate Title: Darkness

Author: Singh, Tanu Shree; Prabhat, Sandhya (ill.)

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2020

Physical Description: 34 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

Subjects: Mother-Child Relations; Depression; Neoplasms - diagnosis; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: "Ani's stuck in a dark cloud because his mother hasn't been home. His friends and family try to brighten his mood, but nothing helps. When Mama finally comes back, but with her hair missing, Ani's light gets brighter and brighter, chasing away his darkness. The unconditional love between Ani and his mother shines through as the two enjoy their precious time together, whether it's forever, or just for now." - Provided by publisher; Includes a note to parents and caregivers.; Ages 4-8

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

ISBN: 9781433832772

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S617 2020

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

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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

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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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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SuperDaisy

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Smith, Rebecca, Waring, Zoe (ill.). London, UK: HarperCollins Children's Books , 2022.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S642 2022

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

"Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her…

Alternate Title: Super Daisy

Author: Smith, Rebecca; Waring, Zoe (ill.)

Corporate Author: Little Princess Trust

Place of Publication: London, UK

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books

Publication Date: 2022

Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaginated) : chiefly illustrations (colour) ; 27 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Child, Hospitalized; Adaptation, Psychological; Imagination; Child; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: "Inspired by a true story, SuperDaisy tells the tale of a little girl undergoing cancer treatment. Told in rhyme, Daisy lets her imagination run wild as she dresses up in fancy dress, coming to the rescue in different and exciting scenarios. In her superhero disguise, Daisy is able to shake off her worries about being unwell and embrace a freer world - and become the superhero that she really is. Gently and sympathetically told, this is an inspiring story perfect for young children encountering illness for the first time"--Publisher's description

ISBN: 9780008470685

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S642 2022

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What's up with Bill's mom? : MediKidz explain breast cancer : superhero adventure inside the human body!

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Chilman-Blair, Kim, Quigley, Columba, deLoache, Shawn. London: Medkidz Ltd. , 2014. 2nd. rev. ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5389 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Medikidz explain breast cancer

Author: Chilman-Blair, Kim; Quigley, Columba; deLoache, Shawn

Edition: 2nd. rev. ed.

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: Medkidz Ltd.

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 32 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Pictorial Works; Cartoons; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781906935924; 1906935920

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5389 2014

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What's up with Sam's grandma? : MediKidz explain lung cancer : superhero adventure inside the human body!

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Chilman-Blair, Kim, deLoache, Shawn. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5387 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Medikidz explain lung cancer

Author: Chilman-Blair, Kim; deLoache, Shawn

Place of Publication: Atlanta, GA

Publisher: American Cancer Society

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 31 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Subjects: Lung Neoplasms - psychology; Pictorial Works; Cartoons; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781604432008

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5387 2013

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What's up with our dad? : MediKidz explain colorectal cancer : superhero adventure inside the human body!

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Chilman-Blair, Kim, deLoache, Shawn. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5386 2013

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Medikidz explain colorectal 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.

Subjects: Colorectal Neoplasms - psychology; Pictorial Works; Cartoons; Juvenile Literature

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781604432022; 1604432020

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5386 2013

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

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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

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

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781604431988

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5388 2013

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Ish

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Reynolds, Peter H. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2004.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WS105.5 E5 R462 2004

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. In one split second, all that is changed. A single reckless remark by his older brother turns Ramon's once carefree expressions into joyless struggles. Lucky for Ramon, his younger sister sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to someth…

Author: Reynolds, Peter H.

Place of Publication: Somerville, MA

Publisher: Candlewick Press

Publication Date: 2004

Physical Description: 28 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 20 cm.

Subjects: Child Development; Emotions; Creativity; Art; Perfectionism; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Drawing is what Ramon does. It's what makes him happy. In one split second, all that is changed. A single reckless remark by his older brother turns Ramon's once carefree expressions into joyless struggles. Lucky for Ramon, his younger sister sees the world differently. She opens his eyes to something far more valuable than getting things just "right."

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002574, F0002575, F0002576, F0002577, F0002578)

ISBN: 9780763623449

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: WS105.5 E5 R462 2004

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Someone I love is sick : helping very young children cope with cancer in the family

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McCue, Kathleen, Campbell, Jenny. Beachwood, OH: Gathering Place , 2009. 1st edition., parent version.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M133 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A customizable tool to use when talking with children ages two to six years old about a parent or grandparent who has cancer. Pages can be selected to address the family's specific situation including diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, recurrence and, if need be, end of life.

Author: McCue, Kathleen; Campbell, Jenny

Edition: 1st edition., parent version

Place of Publication: Beachwood, OH

Publisher: Gathering Place

Publication Date: 2009

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotions; Child, Preschool; Child; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A customizable tool to use when talking with children ages two to six years old about a parent or grandparent who has cancer. Pages can be selected to address the family's specific situation including diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization, recurrence and, if need be, end of life.

ISBN: 9780615243054; 0615243053

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M133 2009

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Halley's hoodie

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Folk, Judy, Ballinger, Bryan (illustrator). [United States]: NP Publishing , 2014.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F666 2014

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Halley is a beautiful show poodle who suddenly faces an illness and loses her hair (cancer). Halley's friends rally and create a beautiful hoodie for her to wear. The power of friendship restores Halley's confidence in herself and the world around her. This picture book with large color illustratio…

Alternate Title: Nosey parkers club : Halley's hoodie

Author: Folk, Judy; Ballinger, Bryan (illustrator)

Place of Publication: [United States]

Publisher: NP Publishing

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: 38 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm.

Series: Nosey Parkers Club

Subjects: Neoplasms - complications; Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects; Alopecia; Friends; Child; Juvenile Literature; Pictorial Works; Popular Work

Abstract: Halley is a beautiful show poodle who suddenly faces an illness and loses her hair (cancer). Halley's friends rally and create a beautiful hoodie for her to wear. The power of friendship restores Halley's confidence in herself and the world around her. This picture book with large color illustrations is suitable for children ages 4-8.

ISBN: 9780982052662

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 F666 2014

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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

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781604430233

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C5383 2011

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GrrrOUCH! Pain is like a grouchy bear

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Morgan, Cathryn, Beshara, Crystal. Renfrew, ON: General Store Publishing House , 2011.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M847 2011

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover

Alternate Title: Grouch! Pain is like a grouchy bear

Author: Morgan, Cathryn; Beshara, Crystal

Place of Publication: Renfrew, ON

Publisher: General Store Publishing House

Publication Date: 2011

Physical Description: 29 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Subjects: Pain - psychology; Child; Parent-Child Relations; Family Relations; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Recommended for "Ages 6-10" on back cover

ISBN: 9781897508848; 1897508840

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 M847 2011

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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.