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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

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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…

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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Nana upstairs and nana downstairs

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dePaola, Tomie. New York, NY: Puffin Books , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 D419 1997

Availability: 3 copies, 3 available

About a boy?s relationship with his grandmother and great grandmother which teaches him about death.

Author: dePaola, Tomie

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Puffin Books

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: About a boy?s relationship with his grandmother and great grandmother which teaches him about death.

ISBN: 0698118367; 9780698118362

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 D419 1997

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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1990. 3rd ed., updated and expanded.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 G875 1990

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.

Author: Grollman, Earl A

Edition: 3rd ed., updated and expanded

Place of Publication: [Boston, MA]

Publisher: Beacon Press

Publication Date: 1990

Subjects: Attitude to Death; Child; Death; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Includes principles for helping children; a passage to be read with a child; guidelines for responding to questions that might arise from the read-along section; and a list of resources.

ISBN: 0807023639; 9780807023631

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 G875 1990

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My mommy's cancer : an interactive book for children

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Cohen, Cindy Klein, Heiney, John T, Baseman, Sharon R. Bloomfield Hills, MI.: Promise Publications , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C678m 1999

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A story and activity book for children with loved ones facing cancer. This book provides a story for adults to read to children ages 3 (three) and up.

Author: Cohen, Cindy Klein; Heiney, John T; Baseman, Sharon R

Place of Publication: Bloomfield Hills, MI.

Publisher: Promise Publications

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A story and activity book for children with loved ones facing cancer. This book provides a story for adults to read to children ages 3 (three) and up.

ISBN: 0965649822; 9780965649827

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C678m 1999

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Our family has cancer, too!

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Clifford, Christine, Lindstrom, Jack. Duluth, Mn.: University of Minnesota Press , 1998.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C638 1998

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

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

Author: Clifford, Christine; Lindstrom, Jack

Place of Publication: Duluth, Mn.

Publisher: University of Minnesota Press

Publication Date: 1998

Physical Description: 64 p. : ill. ; 16 cm

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Life Change Events; Family; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: 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

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0000696, F0002511)

ISBN: 0816641862; 9780816641864

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C5 C638 1998

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When mommy is sick

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Sherkin-Langer, Ferne, Life, Kay. Morton Grove, IL.: Albert Whitman & Company , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S552 1995

Availability: 5 copies, 5 available

When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot.

Author: Sherkin-Langer, Ferne; Life, Kay

Place of Publication: Morton Grove, IL.

Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Attitude to Health; Sick Role; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: When mommy is in the hospital, as she is frequently sick, her child misses her a lot.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 0807588946; 9780807588949

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S552 1995

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What do I tell my children?

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Woodward, Joanne, Kussmann, Leslie. Millis, MA: Aquarius Productions , 1991.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 W555 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Woodward, Joanne; Kussmann, Leslie

Place of Publication: Millis, MA

Publisher: Aquarius Productions

Publication Date: 1991

Physical Description: 30 minutes

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

ISBN: 1581400659

Language: English

Material Type: Video; DVD

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 W555 1991

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When someone very special dies : children can learn to cope with grief

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Heegaard, Marge Eaton. Minneapolis, MN.: Woodland Press , 1988.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 H458 1988

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life.

Author: Heegaard, Marge Eaton

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN.

Publisher: Woodland Press

Publication Date: 1988

Subjects: Death; Grief; Parent-Child Relations; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A practical format for allowing children to understand the concept of death and develop coping skills for life.

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: BF575 C5 H458 1988

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Time for me : an activity book for kids when someone in the family has cancer

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Slakov, June, Rotholc, Sandra, Janes, Karen. Surrey, BC: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services , 1999.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S631 1999

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

A workbook for children.

Author: Slakov, June; Rotholc, Sandra; Janes, Karen

Place of Publication: Surrey, BC

Publisher: BC Cancer Agency. Patient and Family Counselling Services

Publication Date: 1999

Subjects: Art Therapy; Neoplasms; Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: A workbook for children.

ISBN: 1896624022

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 S631 1999

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

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Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books, Incorporated , 1983.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 M527 1983

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.

Author: Mellonie, Bryan; Ingpen, Robert

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Bantam Books, Incorporated

Publication Date: 1983

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: This book talks about the various lengths of life spans for plants, animals, and people and shows that dying is very much a part of living. It explains that there is a beginning and an end with living in between, and that sometimes things are too hurt or ill to continue living, so they die.

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022 PFC (F0002473, F0002474)

ISBN: 0553340239; 9780553344028

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 M527 1983

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Grieving child : a parent's guide

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Fitzgerald, Helen. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 F553 1992

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

This is intended as a guide for parents seeking to explain the death of a parent, relative, friend, or even a pet to a child. Suggestions are given for dealing with emotional responses and helping in the child's adjustment to a new life.

Author: Fitzgerald, Helen

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Grief - in infancy & childhood - popular works; Parent-Child Relations

Abstract: This is intended as a guide for parents seeking to explain the death of a parent, relative, friend, or even a pet to a child. Suggestions are given for dealing with emotional responses and helping in the child's adjustment to a new life.

ISBN: 0671767623; 9780671767624

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 F553 1992

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Vanishing cookies : doing OK when a parent has cancer

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Goodman, Michelle B. Downsview, ON: Benjamin Family Foundation , 1990.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G646 1990

Availability: 7 copies, 7 available

Answers common questions children have when parents are diagnosed with cancer.

Author: Goodman, Michelle B

Place of Publication: Downsview, ON

Publisher: Benjamin Family Foundation

Publication Date: 1990

Physical Description: ii, 30 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: Answers common questions children have when parents are diagnosed with cancer.

ISBN: 0969472404; 9780969472407

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: QZ201 C5 G646 1990

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It helps to have friends : when mom or dad has cancer

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American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc. Minnesota, Mn.: American Cancer Society, Inc. , 1987.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A513i 1987

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Corporate Author: American Cancer Society. Minnesota Division, Inc.

Place of Publication: Minnesota, Mn.

Publisher: American Cancer Society, Inc.

Publication Date: 1987

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 A513i 1987

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Aunt Mary buttons

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Jones, Diane Jarvis. [Vancouver, BC?]: Diane Jarvis Jones , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

Availability: 6 copies, 6 available

The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of…

Author: Jones, Diane Jarvis

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: Diane Jarvis Jones

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Grief; Family; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations; Infant; Child; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: The narrator remembers being a baby and being given a button blanket by Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary comes to live with the family when the narrator is five and she is seriously ill and dying. She sings a song to the young child who is afraid of death but does not understand its meaning. After the death of Aunt Mary, the child continues to give others buttons in remembrance.

ISBN: 096994070X; 9780969940708

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr; Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr; Prince George Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 J76 1995

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Last touch : preparing for a parent's death

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Becker, Marilyn R. Oakland, Ca.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 B395 1992

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Becker, Marilyn R

Place of Publication: Oakland, Ca.

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Parent-Child Relations

ISBN: 1879237342; 9781879237346

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 B395 1992

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A Child is still a child : adult perceptions of children with a parent with advanced cancer

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Lindfield, Sheila. [Burnaby, BC]: Sheila Daykin Lindfield , 1995.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 L745 1995

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Lindfield, Sheila

Place of Publication: [Burnaby, BC]

Publisher: Sheila Daykin Lindfield

Publication Date: 1995

Subjects: Parent-Child Relations; Neoplasms - psychology; Attitude to Death - in infancy & childhood; Bereavement - in infancy & childhood

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Thesis

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 L745 1995

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But won't Granny need her socks? : dealing effectively with children's concerns about death and dying

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Knowles, Donald W, Reeves, Nancy C. Dubuque, Ia.: Kendall/Hunt , 1983.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 K73 1983

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists

Author: Knowles, Donald W; Reeves, Nancy C

Place of Publication: Dubuque, Ia.

Publisher: Kendall/Hunt

Publication Date: 1983

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

Abstract: Discusses basic characteristics of children's understanding of death and reactions to loss and suggests ways of responding to children's concerns. Looks at children up to 6 years, 6-10 years, adolescent and at individual's differences. Includes questionnaires and check lists