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Thirteen-year-old Conor awakens one night to find a monster outside his bedroom window, but not the one from the recurring nightmare that began when his mother became ill - an ancient, wild creature that wants him to face truth and loss.
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"Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful…
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"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…
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With love and help from friends, family and teachers, 4 year old Mira adapts while her mom is in the hospital being treated for cancer.
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"A Hero in Gray is a heartwarming story about a young boy who spends time with his family. He does all sorts of everyday things, except sometimes Gray has to face many challenges along the way. With the love of his family and his community, Gray is able to fight cancer and be like other little boys…
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"Parents are superheroes, especially when they're battling cancer. This empowering book follows a mother and her family through all the stages of her cancer -- diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation -- and provides an honest and encouraging tool for talking with kids about serious illness. …
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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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"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
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"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…
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"Self-help for adults with cancer who are preparing for the first difficult discussion with their children or grandchildren. Included is a early reader or read-to children's fictional story to help illustrate children's coping skills"-- Provided by publisher.
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When their mother is diagnosed with cancer, sixth grader Tim and his younger brother visit her in the hospital, learn about radiation and chemotherapy, and help with the chores at home
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Billy Bixby's mother won't admit that dragons exist, until it is nearly too late.
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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
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Summary: Uses cats and their lifestyles to present techniques to help young people deal with stress. Ages 7-12 years.
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