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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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Something very sad happened : a toddler's guide to understanding death

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Zucker, Bonnie. Washington, DC: Magination Press | American Psychological Association , 2016.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 Z94 2016
Availability
5 copies, 4 available
This book is intended to be read to children, ages 2-3, to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.
Author
Zucker, Bonnie
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
American Psychological Association
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Emotions
Adaptation, Psychological
Parent-Child Relations
Child, Preschool
Children
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
This book is intended to be read to children, ages 2-3, to help them understand death and process the loss of a loved one.
ISBN
9781433822667
1433822660
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 Z94 2016

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Where do we go when we disappear?

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Martins, Isabel Minhos, Matosos, Madalena. [London, UK]: Tate Publishing , 2013.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M386 2013
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Things in this world are always appearing and disappearing. But does a stone really vanish when it turns into sand? And do lost socks really go missing? And, more importantly, do people ever really disappear? This book holds lots of ideas to help you answer the age-old question: where do we go whe…
Author
Martins, Isabel Minhos
Matosos, Madalena
Place of Publication
[London, UK]
Publisher
Tate Publishing
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
38 unnumbered pages : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Loss
Grief
Death
Adaptation, Psychological
Emotions
Pictorial Works
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
"Things in this world are always appearing and disappearing. But does a stone really vanish when it turns into sand? And do lost socks really go missing? And, more importantly, do people ever really disappear? This book holds lots of ideas to help you answer the age-old question: where do we go when we disappear?"
Recommended for ages 5-7.
Notes
English language edition. First published in Portugese as Para Onde Vamos Quando Desaparecemos. Planeta Tangerina. 2011.
ISBN
9781849761604
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 M386 2013

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Samantha Jane's missing smile : a story about coping with the loss of a parent

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15973
Kaplow, Julie, Pincus, Donna, Spiegel, Beth. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 2007.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K17 2007
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.; Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
Author
Kaplow, Julie
Pincus, Donna
Spiegel, Beth
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Parent-Child Relations
Family Relations
Fictional Works
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
With the help of her mother and neighbor Mrs. Cooper, Samantha Jane is able to talk about how sad she is since her father died and to find ways to remember him, and then she begins to feel better.
Recommended for "Ages 4-8" on back cover.
ISBN
9781591478096
159147809X
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 K17 2007

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Sanders, Pete, Myers, Steve. Mankato, MN: Stargazer Books , 2006.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S194 2006
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
It can be difficult to come to terms with the death of someone close to us. This book examines the emotions involved in losing a loved one, how to deal with death in your own life, and how you can help other others who are coping with loss. Suitable for children ages 6 -16 years old.
Author
Sanders, Pete
Myers, Steve
Place of Publication
Mankato, MN
Publisher
Stargazer Books
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
32 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Series
Choices and decisions
Subjects
Death
Bereavement
Attitude to Death
Loss
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Popular Work
Abstract
It can be difficult to come to terms with the death of someone close to us. This book examines the emotions involved in losing a loved one, how to deal with death in your own life, and how you can help other others who are coping with loss. Suitable for children ages 6 -16 years old.
ISBN
9781596040762
1596040769
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 S194 2006

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When a friend dies : a book for teens about grieving and healing

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Gootman, Marilyn E, Espeland, Pamela. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing , 2005. rev. and updated ed.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF789 G659 2005
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Gootman, Marilyn E
Espeland, Pamela
Edition
rev. and updated ed.
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Publication Date
2005
Physical Description
vii, 118 p. ; 18 cm
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Compassion
Death
Adolescent
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1575421704
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF789 G659 2005

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Our dad died : the true story of three kids whose lives changed

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog10776
Dennison, Amy, Dennison, Allie, Dennison, David. Minneapolis, MN.: Free Spirit Publishing , 2003.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 D411 2003
Availability
4 copies, 4 available
When Amy and Allie were eight and David was four, their father died unexpectedly in his sleep. For the next two years, with their mother's help and encouragement, they kept journals about their reactions to their loss. The chapters are organized chronologically from the time they learned the news t…
Author
Dennison, Amy
Dennison, Allie
Dennison, David
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN.
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Publication Date
2003
Subjects
Grief
Death
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When Amy and Allie were eight and David was four, their father died unexpectedly in his sleep. For the next two years, with their mother's help and encouragement, they kept journals about their reactions to their loss. The chapters are organized chronologically from the time they learned the news through their return to school and other activities. At the end of each chapter, the children provide additional thoughts, as they look back five years later.
ISBN
1575421356
9781575421353
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 D411 2003

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I don't have an uncle Phil anymore

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog13340
Pellegrino, Marjorie White, Kempf, Christine. Washington, DC: Magination Press , 1999.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 P391 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.; Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.
Author
Pellegrino, Marjorie White
Kempf, Christine
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1999
Subjects
Death
Grief
Loss
Family Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Following the unexpected death of his uncle, a boy travels to the funeral with his extended family and begins to think about what the event will mean for all of them.
Recommended for "Ages 4-10" on back cover.
ISBN
1557985596
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 P391 1999

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Remember the secret

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Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. Berkeley, Ca.: Tricycle Press , 1998.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 K82r 1998
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
A book about death and grief with a religious background and message.
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
Berkeley, Ca.
Publisher
Tricycle Press
Publication Date
1998
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Grief
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
A book about death and grief with a religious background and message.
ISBN
0890875243
1883672791 (new)
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Kelowna Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 K82r 1998

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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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When dinosaurs die : a guide to understanding death

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog15469
Brown, Laurie Krasny, Brown, Marc. New York, NY: Little, Brown and Company , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 B878w 1996
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Author
Brown, Laurie Krasny
Brown, Marc
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death
Bereavement
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
9780316119559
0316119555
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 B878w 1996

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Where the balloons go

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Coleman, Paul, Wilda, Elizabeth. Omaha, NE: Centering Corporation , 1996.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 C692 1996
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Corey and his grandmother love to watch balloons floating up to the sky, and when she dies, Corey thinks of a special way to say goodbye.
Author
Coleman, Paul
Wilda, Elizabeth
Place of Publication
Omaha, NE
Publisher
Centering Corporation
Publication Date
1996
Subjects
Death
Grief
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Corey and his grandmother love to watch balloons floating up to the sky, and when she dies, Corey thinks of a special way to say goodbye.
ISBN
1561230898
9781561230891
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 C692 1996

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Gentle willow : a story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C. New York, NY: Magination Press , 1993.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
Author
Mills, Joyce C
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1993
Subjects
Death
Attitude to Death
Infant
Child
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When the willow tree gets sick and nothing will make him well, his friends in the wood learn about death, and saying good-bye.
ISBN
945354541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Cancer Info Ctr
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M657 1993

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Greenlee, Sharon. Atlanta, GA: Peachtree Publishers , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 G7 G814 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Greenlee, Sharon
Place of Publication
Atlanta, GA
Publisher
Peachtree Publishers
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
ill. ; 21 cm.
Subjects
Grief
Bereavement
Death
Parent-Child Relations
Juvenile Literature
ISBN
1561450448
9781561450442
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Abbotsford Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 G7 G814 1992

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You hold me and I'll hold you

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog17818
Carson, Jo, Cannon, Annie. New York, NY: Orchard Books , 1992.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 C321 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding too
Author
Carson, Jo
Cannon, Annie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Orchard Books
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
ill. ; 26 cm.
Subjects
Attitude to Death
Death
Bereavement
Grief
Family Relations
Funeral Rites
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
When a great-aunt dies, a young child finds comfort in being held and in holding too
ISBN
9780531058954
0531058956
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 C321 1992

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Waiting for the whales

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121686
McFarlane, Sheryl, Lightburn, Ron (ill.). [Victoria, BC?]: Orca Book Publishers , 1991.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 M478 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
McFarlane, Sheryl
Lightburn, Ron (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
32 unnumbered pages : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Subjects
Death
Loss
Love
Grandparents
Child
Juvenile Literature
Pictorial Works
Popular Work
ISBN
9780920501962
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Victoria Cancer Info Ctr
Call Number
BF575 C5 M478 1991

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

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog416
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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Aarvy aardvark finds hope

https://bccalibrary.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog7673
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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Simon, Norma, Rogers, Jacqueline. Morton Grove, IL: Albert Whitman & Company , 1986.
Audience
Patient or Public
Call Number
BF575 C5 S595 1986
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died
Author
Simon, Norma
Rogers, Jacqueline
Place of Publication
Morton Grove, IL
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
[40] p. : ill. ; 24 cm
Subjects
Death
Bereavement
Juvenile Literature
Abstract
Explains death as the inevitable end of life and provides three situations in which children experience powerful emotions when someone close has died
ISBN
0807572039
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Audience
Patient or Public
Location
Vancouver Library
Call Number
BF575 C5 S595 1986

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