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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

Copies

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Badger's parting gifts

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3831
Varley, Susan. London, U.K.: Anderson Press Ltd. , 1984.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 V315 1984
Availability
5 copies, 5 available
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
Author
Varley, Susan
Place of Publication
London, U.K.
Publisher
Anderson Press Ltd.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Grief
Death
Infant
Child
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Badger's friends are overwhelmed with their loss when he dies. By sharing their memories of his gifts, they find the strength to face the future with hope.
ISBN
0006643175 (Collins)
0862640628
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 V315 1984

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1875
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
ISBN
0840370725
0840348061
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 K73 1983

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1808
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

Copies

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Grieving child : a parent's guide

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog928
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

Copies

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Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre. Sudbury, Ont.: BBS, MCTV , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 H435 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Alternate Title
Ecoutez mon histoire
Corporate Author
Northeastern Ontario Regional Cancer Centre
Place of Publication
Sudbury, Ont.
Publisher
BBS, MCTV
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
25 minutes ; 1 booklet
Subjects
Neoplasms - psychology
Parent-Child Relations
Adolescent Psychology
Popular Work
Language
English
French
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
QZ201 H435 1996

Copies

c.1 BC Cancer Agency VAN Library Available
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Helping children cope with death : guidelines and resources

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4862
Wass, Hannelore, Corr, Charles A. New York, NY: Hemisphere Publishing Corp. , 1984. 2nd ed.
Audience
Professional
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
Author
Wass, Hannelore
Corr, Charles A
Edition
2nd ed.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Hemisphere Publishing Corp.
Publication Date
1984
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Abstract
Guidelines for parents and other adults, plus annotated resources (printed materials, audiovisuals, and organizations).
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Professional
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 H483 1984

Copies

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Helping children cope with grief

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog3069
Wolfelt, Alan. Muncie, In.: Accelerated Development Inc. , 1983.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Author
Wolfelt, Alan
Place of Publication
Muncie, In.
Publisher
Accelerated Development Inc.
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
xv, 166 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Schools
Popular Work
ISBN
0915202395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 W855 1983

Copies

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Hope tree : kids talk about breast cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9678
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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How I coped when mommy died

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Blake, Brett Hardy, Hope, Lori. [Boston, MA]: Fanlight Productions , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 B636 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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

Copies

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1065
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

Copies

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It must hurt a lot : a book about death and learning and growing

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4681
Sanford, Doris, Evans, Graci. Portland, OR: Multnomah Press , 1985.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Sanford, Doris
Evans, Graci
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Multnomah Press
Publication Date
1985
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
0880701315
9780880701310
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S225 1985

Copies

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Kids tell kids what it's like when their mother or father has cancer

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog16481
Nessim, Susan. Los Angeles, CA: Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 N465k 1998
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
This documentary encourages children to discuss their concerns and fears by showing them other kids have similar feelings. Fear, anger, guilt, and jealousy are all discussed.
Author
Nessim, Susan
Place of Publication
Los Angeles, CA
Publisher
Susan Nessim Keeney/Cancervive
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
15 minutes
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Popular Work
Abstract
This documentary encourages children to discuss their concerns and fears by showing them other kids have similar feelings. Fear, anger, guilt, and jealousy are all discussed.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
DVD
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 N465k 1998

Copies

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Last touch : preparing for a parent's death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog1482
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

Copies

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Lifetimes : a beautiful way to explain death to children

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog822
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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Weinstein-Stern, Deborah, Roy, Beth. Highland Park, IL: BMT Newsletter , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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.
Author
Weinstein-Stern, Deborah
Roy, Beth
Place of Publication
Highland Park, IL
Publisher
BMT Newsletter
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Neoplasms - psychology
Adaptation, Psychological
Child
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
QZ201 C5 W424 1994

Copies

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Mommy's in the hospital again

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog4604
Parkinson, Carolyn Stearns, Verstraete, Elaine. Folsom, CA: Solace Publishing, Inc. , 1994.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
QZ201 C5 P247m 1994
Availability
10 copies, 10 available
A follow-up to "My mommy has cancer".
Author
Parkinson, Carolyn Stearns
Verstraete, Elaine
Place of Publication
Folsom, CA
Publisher
Solace Publishing, Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
28 cm.
Subjects
Parent-Child Relations
Popular Work
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A follow-up to "My mommy has cancer".
Notes
Surrey CIC keep 2022 (F0000681)
ISBN
0963028715
9780963028716
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 P247m 1994

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Our family has cancer, too!

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10985
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

Copies

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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
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

Copies

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Talking about death : a dialogue between parent and child

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog9733
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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