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Nowhere hair

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20065
Glader, Sue, Buenen, Edith. Mill Valley, CA: Thousand Words Press , 2010.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.; For "Ages 3-7"
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Author
Glader, Sue
Buenen, Edith
Place of Publication
Mill Valley, CA
Publisher
Thousand Words Press
Publication Date
2010
Subjects
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - psychology
Mother-Child Relations
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Family
Child
Child, Preschool
Alopecia
Beauty
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Having hunted for her mother's missing hair, a young girl learns the truth about cancer while experiencing life (with hats, scarves, baldness and love) during chemotherapy.
For "Ages 3-7"
ISBN
9780984359103
0984359109
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 G542 2010

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Halley's hoodie

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114398
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…
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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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Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer : a multidisciplinary approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14343
New York, NY: Springer-Verlag , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S963 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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Editor
Schwartz, Cindy L
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
2005
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Neoplasms - therapy
Neoplasms - complications
Child
Adolescent
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
ISBN
9783540408406
3540408401 (ASIN)
ISSN
1613-5318
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ266 S963 2005

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Survivors of childhood and adolescent cancer : a multidisciplinary approach

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122127
Berlin: Springer-Verlag , 2005. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
QZ266 S963s 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Editor
Schwartz, Cindy L.
Hobbie, Wendy L.
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
Berlin
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
xxii, 348 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Series
Pediatric oncology
Subjects
Survival Analysis
Neoplasms
Neoplasms - therapy
Antineoplastic Agents - adverse effects
Infant
Child
Notes
This is 2nd ed. of Survivors of childhood cancer : assessment and management, 1994.
ISBN
9783540408406
3540408401
ISSN
1613-5318
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Library
Call Number
QZ266 S963s 2005

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I want to grow hair, I want to grow up, I want to go to Boise : children surviving cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3780
Bombeck, Erma. New York, NY: Harper & Row, Publishers , 1989.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ200 B695 1989
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Bombeck, Erma
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Harper & Row, Publishers
Publication Date
1989
Physical Description
xxii, 174 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Infant
Child
Popular Work
ISBN
0060161701
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ200 B695 1989

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Living with grief : children, adolescents, and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13219
Hospice Foundation of America. Washington, DC: Hospice Foundation of America | Brunner/Mazel , 2000.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 L786d 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Includes a theoretical overview, clinical approaches with children and adolescents, and special losses.
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Corporate Author
Hospice Foundation of America
Editor
Doka, Kenneth J
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Hospice Foundation of America
Brunner/Mazel
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
vi, 336 p. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Loss
Death
Adolescent
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Abstract
Includes a theoretical overview, clinical approaches with children and adolescents, and special losses.
ISBN
1893349012 (pbk.)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 L786d 2000

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Parenting with wit and wisdom in times of chaos and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21818
Coloroso, Barbara. [Toronto, ON]: Viking , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Coloroso, Barbara
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Viking
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
271 p. ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Death
Child
Adolescent
Family - psychology
Parenting
Life Change Events
Popular Work
ISBN
9780670886227
067088622X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 C722 1999

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Why did you die? : activities to help children cope with grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18209
Leeuwenburgh, Erika, Goldring, Ellen. Oakland, CA: Instant Help Books , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008
Availability
6 copies, 6 available
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Alternate Title
Instant help book for parents and kids
Author
Leeuwenburgh, Erika
Goldring, Ellen
Place of Publication
Oakland, CA
Publisher
Instant Help Books
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
xiv, 114 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Grief
Loss - psychology
Death
Bereavement
Child
Adolescent
Popular Work
ISBN
9781572246072
1572246049
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 L487 2008

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How I coped when mommy died

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15432
Blake, Brett Hardy, Hope, Lori. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Blake, Brett Hardy
Hope, Lori
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Fanlight Productions
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
26 minutes ; booklet
Subjects
Loss - psychology
Death - psychology
Grief
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent
Child
Personal Narratives
Popular Work
ISBN
1572958308
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Booklet
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999

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Overcoming loss : activities and stories to help transform children's grief and loss

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18100
Sorensen, Julia, Ahmad, Maryam. Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2008.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 S713 2008
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
For parents and professionals. Suitable for children aged 4-8. Fully photocopiable; Expressive exercises : feelings; Expressive exercises : identifying your everyday losses; Approaching the loss experience through fiction; Creating groups : four-week curriculum; Tools and templates
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Author
Sorensen, Julia
Ahmad, Maryam
Place of Publication
Philadelphia, PA
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication Date
2008
Physical Description
140 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Child
Adaptation, Psychological
Art Therapy
Counseling
Abstract
For parents and professionals. Suitable for children aged 4-8. Fully photocopiable
Expressive exercises : feelings
Expressive exercises : identifying your everyday losses
Approaching the loss experience through fiction
Creating groups : four-week curriculum
Tools and templates
ISBN
9781843106463
1843106469
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 S713 2008

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E is for ethics : how to talk to kids about morals, values, and what matters most

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog18947
Corlett, Ian James, Holt, R. A. New York, NY: Atria Books , 2009.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BJ1631 C665 2009
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
Corlett, Ian James
Holt, R. A
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Atria Books
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
xi, 107 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Child
Morals
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Adaptation, Psychological
Popular Work
ISBN
9781416596547
1416596542
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BJ1631 C665 2009

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How to help children through a parent's serious illness : supportive, practical advice from a leading child life specialist

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog21751
McCue, Kathleen, Bonn, Ron. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press , 2011. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 M133 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
Author
McCue, Kathleen
Bonn, Ron
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
xxii, 345 p. : ill. ; 21 cm
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Attitude to Death
Family Relations
Child of Impaired Parents
Family Therapy
Child
Adolescent
Popular Work
ISBN
9780312697686
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 M133 2011

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Guide to supporting children through bereavement and loss : emotional wellbeing in school and at home

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123289
Rankin, Holly. New York, NY: Routledge , 2019.
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Rankin, Holly
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
2019
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Bereavement
Child
ISBN
9780429781179
9781138360419
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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.
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Finding the words : how to talk with children and teens about death, suicide, funerals, homicide, cremation and other end-of-life matters

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121072
Wolfelt, Alan D. Fort Collins, CO: Companion Press , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2013
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
Contents:; Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When s…
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Author
Wolfelt, Alan D.
Place of Publication
Fort Collins, CO
Publisher
Companion Press
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
138 p. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Adolescent
Attitude to Death
Bereavement
Communication
Abstract
Contents:
Children's grief-why it's unique -- Companioning children through grief -- When a parent dies -- When a sibling dies -- When a grandparent dies -- When a pet dies -- When a friend or classmate dies -- When someone dies by suicide -- When someone dies by homicide or manslaughter -- When someone close has a terminal or life-threatening illness -- When the child is dying -- Attending a funeral or ceremony.
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022
ISBN
9781617221897
1617221899
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Surrey Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 W855 2013
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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Brain tumors - finding the ark : meeting the challenges of treatment choices, side effects, children's unique needs, healthcare costs and long term adjustment

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14985
Zeltzer, Paul M. Encino, CA: Shilysca Press , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
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Author
Zeltzer, Paul M
Place of Publication
Encino, CA
Publisher
Shilysca Press
Publication Date
2006
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms - therapy - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - psychology - popular works
Brain Neoplasms - complications - popular works
Child
Adult
ISBN
0976017113
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 Z53b 2006

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Pediatric brain tumour handbook

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog20742
Scheinemann, Katrin. London, ON: Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada , 2012. 6th ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL358 P371 2012
Availability
9 copies, 9 available
More Information
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Author
Scheinemann, Katrin
Corporate Author
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
London, ON
Publisher
Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
xv, 310 p. : ill. ; 22 cm.
Subjects
Brain Neoplasms
Infant
Child
Popular Work
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Prince George Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
WL358 P371 2012
Website Notes
Copies of the handbook may be ordered online.
Read Online
https://www.braintumour.ca/resources/order-handbooks/

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Children with cancer : a comprehensive reference guide for parents

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog14121
Bracken, Jeanne Munn. New York, NY: Oxford University Press , 2010. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 B814 2010
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
More Information
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Author
Bracken, Jeanne Munn
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Publication Date
2010
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
ebrary books for public
Subjects
Neoplasms
Adolescent
Child
Infant
Popular Work
ISBN
9780195147391
9780199774227
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Internet
Call Number
QZ201 B814 2010
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.
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Why do I feel so sad? : a grief book for children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122885
Lambert, Tracy, Napoli, Elena (Illustrator). Emeryville, CA: Rockridge Press , 2020.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 L222 2020
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Why Do I Feel So Sad is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid''s book designed to help young children understand their own grief.; Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do …
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Author
Lambert, Tracy
Napoli, Elena (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Emeryville, CA
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
52 unnumbered pages : col. ill ; 20 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Why Do I Feel So Sad is an inclusive, age-appropriate, illustrated kid''s book designed to help young children understand their own grief.
Broad enough to encompass many forms of grief, this book reassures kids that they are not alone in their feelings and even suggests simple things they can do to feel better, like drawing, dancing, and talking to friends and family." - Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781646117130
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 G7 L222 2020
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.

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School bereavement tool kit : a practical guide to supporting children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123314
Palmer, Jacquie. Abingdon, UK: Routledge , [2022].
Audience
Patient or Public
More Information
  1 read online  
Author
Palmer, Jacquie
Place of Publication
Abingdon, UK
Publisher
Routledge
Publication Date
[2022]
Series
Proquest Ebook Central
Subjects
Bereavement
Loss
Grief
Child
Counselling
Popular Work
ISBN
9781032026664
9781000421132
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Internet
Website Notes
This resource was purchased with a donation from the Order of the Eastern Star.
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.
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No fears no tears : 13 years later : children coping with pain

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16462
Kuttner, Leora, Byrnes, Jim. [Vancouver, BC?]: Leora Kuttner , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
WL700 K97n 1998
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Compelling documentary. Explores the long term benefit of pain control for children
More Information
Alternate Title
No tears no fears : 13 years later : children coping with pain
Author
Kuttner, Leora
Byrnes, Jim
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Leora Kuttner
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
47 minutes
Subjects
Pain
Neoplasms - psychology
Child
Adult
Popular Work
Abstract
Compelling documentary. Explores the long term benefit of pain control for children
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
WL700 K97n 1998

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