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Aarvy aardvark finds hope

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O'Toole, Donna. Burnsville, N.C.: Mountain Rainbow Publications , 1988.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 O88 1988

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: O'Toole, Donna

Place of Publication: Burnsville, N.C.

Publisher: Mountain Rainbow Publications

Publication Date: 1988

Subjects: Death; Grief; Loss; Juvenile Literature

ISBN: 1878321250

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 O88 1988

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American College of Physicians home care guide for advanced cancer : when quality of life is the primary goal of care

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Philadelphia, PA: American College of Physicians , 1997.

Audience: Patient or Public

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Editor: Houts, Peter S

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: American College of Physicians

Publication Date: 1997

Subjects: Home Care Services; Neoplasms - psychology; Family; Terminal Care; Palliative Care

Language: English

Material Type: Online

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Internet

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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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Badger's parting gifts

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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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Bald-headed princess : cancer, chemo, and courage

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Ditmars, Maribeth R. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2010.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D615 2010

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

Author: Ditmars, Maribeth R

Place of Publication: Washington, DC

Publisher: Magination Press; American Psychological Association

Publication Date: 2010

Physical Description: 96 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Leukemia; Neoplasms - therapy; Child; Family; Humor; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: With her parents at her side and new friends to tell her bad jokes, eleven-year-old "soccer princess" Izzie Salida learns to cope with her leukemia diagnosis and treatment.

ISBN: 9781433807381; 1433807386

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C5 D615 2010

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Beyond love : a resource book for caregiver support and education

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Jones, Moyra, Wright, Joyce. Richmond, B.C.: Chelsea Printers Ltd. , 1991.

Audience: Professional

Call Number: WT100 J78 1991

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Jones, Moyra; Wright, Joyce

Place of Publication: Richmond, B.C.

Publisher: Chelsea Printers Ltd.

Publication Date: 1991

Subjects: Geriatrics; Community Health Care; Family

Abstract: Feb 15 2023

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Professional

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WT100 J78 1991

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Big D : explaining death and dying to young children

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Kelly, Kate M. Burnstown, ON: , 2016.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 K29 2016

Availability: 6 copies, 5 available

What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover

Author: Kelly, Kate M.

Place of Publication: Burnstown, ON

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: 39 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.

Series: Elephant in the room series book

Subjects: Loss; Grief; Death; Adaptation, Psychological; Emotional Adjustment; Parent-Child Relations; Pictorial Works; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: What is death? Where do we go when we die? What happens to our bodies? These are some the many questions children may have when a loved one dies. The Big D helps parents talk about death and offers answers to help families through this difficult time. - Cover

ISBN: 9781772570878

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 K29 2016

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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

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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Cancer poetry project : poems by cancer patients and those who love them

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Minneapolis, MN: Tasora Books , 2001.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C218m 2001

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Editor: Miller, Karin B

Place of Publication: Minneapolis, MN

Publisher: Tasora Books

Publication Date: 2001

Physical Description: xxiv, 248 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Poetry; Survivors; Patients; Family; Personal Narratives; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780978994686

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ201 C218m 2001

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Chicken soup for the soul : the cancer book : 101 stories of courage, support and love ;|It's just a word : reclaiming your life through cancer beautifully

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Cos Cob, CT: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC , 2009.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ201 C224 2009

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Alternate Title: Cancer book; It's just a word by Elizabeth Bayer

Editor: Canfield, Jack; Hansen, Mark Victor; Tabatsky, David; Bayer, Elizabeth

Place of Publication: Cos Cob, CT

Publisher: Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC

Publication Date: 2009

Physical Description: xiv, 382, 46 p. ; 22 cm.

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Survivors - psychology; Family; Social Support; Personal Narratives; Anecdotes; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781935096306; 1935096303

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: QZ201 C224 2009

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Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors : a guide for families, friends and caregivers

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Shiminski-Maher, Tania, Woodman, Catherine, Keene, Nancy. Bellingham, WA: Childhood Cancer Guides , 2014. 2nd ed.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WL358 S556 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Author: Shiminski-Maher, Tania; Woodman, Catherine; Keene, Nancy

Edition: 2nd ed.

Place of Publication: Bellingham, WA

Publisher: Childhood Cancer Guides

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: xxi, 526 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Series: Proquest Ebook Central; ebrary books for public

Subjects: Brain Neoplasms; Spinal Cord Neoplasms; Child; Family; Social Support; Caregivers; Popular Work

Notes: Surrey CIC keep 2022

ISBN: 9781941089002; 9781941089019

Language: English

Material Type: Book; Ebook

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Surrey Cancer Info Ctr; Internet

Call Number: WL358 S556 2014

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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Dancing with the cranes

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Armstrong, Jeannette C. [British Columbia]: Theytus Books | Penticton Indian Band , 2013.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 A735 2013

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an …

Alternate Title: Dancing with cranes

Author: Armstrong, Jeannette C.

Place of Publication: [British Columbia]

Publisher: Theytus Books; Penticton Indian Band

Publication Date: 2013

Physical Description: 23 p. : col. ill. ; 18 cm.

Subjects: First Nations; Grief; Loss; Child; Grandparents; Family; Adaptation, Psychological; Juvenile Literature; Popular Work

Abstract: Chi's momma is soon to have a baby, but Chi' is having a hard time being happy about it. Chi' misses her Temma (Grandma), who has passed away. Chi's momma and daddy help ease the pain of losing her Temma and help her understand life and death as part of nature ... 'Dancing with the Cranes' give an understanding of birth, life and death. - Back cover.; Ages: 6-11

ISBN: 9781894778701

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: BF575 C5 A735 2013

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

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End-of-life handbook : a compassionate guide to connecting with and caring for a dying loved one

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Feldman, David B, Lasher, S. Andrew. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications , 2007.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WB310 F312f 2007

Availability: 4 copies, 4 available

Author: Feldman, David B; Lasher, S. Andrew

Place of Publication: Oakland, CA

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Publication Date: 2007

Physical Description: x, 186 p. ; 23 cm.

Subjects: Palliative Care; Terminally Ill; Attitude to Death; Family; Caregivers; Popular Work

ISBN: 9781572245112; 1572245115

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

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

Call Number: WB310 F312f 2007

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Extraordinary friendships through breast cancer : celebrity portraits by Rankin

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Rankin. London: SEA Design , 2006.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: WP870 R211 2006

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Author: Rankin

Corporate Author: Breast Friends

Place of Publication: London

Publisher: SEA Design

Publication Date: 2006

Physical Description: 1 v. (unpaged) : ill. ; 31 cm.

Subjects: Breast Neoplasms - psychology; Social Support; Survivors; Adaptation, Psychological; Family; Friends; Interpersonal Relations; Autobiography; Portraits; Popular Work

ISBN: 9780955389801; 0955389801

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: WP870 R211 2006

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Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment

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National Cancer Institute. [Bethesda, MD]: National Cancer Institute , 2005.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: QZ266 N277f 2005

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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Alternate Title: Facing forward : when someone you love has completed cancer treatment : support for caregivers

Corporate Author: National Cancer Institute

Place of Publication: [Bethesda, MD]

Publisher: National Cancer Institute

Publication Date: 2005

Physical Description: 28 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Series: Facing forward series

Subjects: Neoplasms - psychology; Neoplasms - rehabilitation; Caregivers; Family; Social Support; Adaptation, Psychological; Popular Work

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library

Call Number: QZ266 N277f 2005

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Fall of Freddie the leaf : a story of life for all ages

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Buscaglia, Leo. New York, NY: Slack Incorporated , 1982.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF575 C5 B977 1982

Availability: 2 copies, 2 available

As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.

Author: Buscaglia, Leo

Place of Publication: New York, NY

Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Publication Date: 1982

Subjects: Life Change Events; Death; Stress, Psychological; Juvenile Literature

Abstract: As Freddie experiences the changing seasons along with his companion leaves, he learns that death is part of life.

ISBN: 94343232898

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Audience: Patient or Public

Location: Vancouver Library; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF575 C5 B977 1982

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Final gifts : understanding the special awareness, needs and communications of the dying

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Callanan, Maggie, Kelley, Patricia. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1992.

Audience: Patient or Public

Call Number: BF789 C156 1992

Availability: 10 copies, 10 available

Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.

Author: Callanan, Maggie; Kelley, Patricia

Place of Publication: [Toronto, ON]

Publisher: Bantam Books

Publication Date: 1992

Subjects: Death; Attitude to Death; Terminal Care - psychology; Communication; Interpersonal Relations; Popular Work

Abstract: Written by two hospice nurses. Helps families understand and communicate with terminally ill patients.

ISBN: 9781451667257; 9780553378764; 0553378767; 0553561391

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; Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr; Victoria Cancer Info Ctr

Call Number: BF789 C156 1992

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