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Cancer Bibliotherapy to Help Kids Understand...
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When Someone You Love Has Cancer
by Alaric Lewis (2005, Abbey, 7.95)
[Check/Credit Card Price...Less 21% = 6.28]
This book will help kids cope with the presence of cancer in their lives. May it guide them to a healthier understanding of how the disease affects their loved one, their family, and their world. Color. Grades K-5. [8” x 8”…32 pages each]
This book is part of The
Elf-Help Books for Kids Series.
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Because Someone I Love Has Cancer
Edited by Anneke Smith (2003, American Cancer Society,
12.95/spiral)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 10.23]
Children may struggle with uncertainty and unfamiliar feelings
when a loved one is affected by cancer. This coloring book
will give them support, encouragement, and opportunity for
private self-expression. You'll find this book creative, and
totally innovative. Includes five "Twist-Up Color Crayons" for
a child to use in illustrating the book. Color. Grades 1-6. [8.5” x
10.5”...28 pages]
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The Year My Mother Was Bald
by Ann Speltz
(2003, Magination Press, 9.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]
Knowing the facts makes things seem less scary and out of control.
This is Clare’s journal and scrapbook the year her mother
was diagnosed with cancer. Clare shares her feelings, and describes
the surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation treatments. Color. Grades
3-7. [6” x 9”...64 pages]
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Our Mom Has Cancer
by Abigail & Adrienne Ackermann (2001, American Cancer
Society, 8.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.07]
When Abigail and Adrienne’s mom told them she had breast
cancer, they were afraid. But when the girls couldn’t find
any books that explained what might happen to their mother and
what they might expect, they wrote one themselves. And is it ever
terrific. In pictures and words the girls reflect strength, resilience,
and humor throughout their mom’s breast cancer journey.
Color. Grades 1-5. [8.5” x 10.5”...28 pages]
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Our Family Has Cancer, Too!
by Christine Clifford (1998, Univ. of MN Press, 6.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 5.49]
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. Grades K-5. [6” x 6”...54
pages]
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Promises
by Elizabeth Winthrop (2000, Clarion
Books, 16.00/hardback)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 12.64]
Sarah’s mother is ill with cancer. She’s often in
the hospital, and at home she needs much rest. Sarah’s
world seems to be turning upside down. Her mother starts feeling
better,
but is unable to promise Sarah that she’ll never get sick
again. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 10”...32 pages]
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Sammy's Mommy Has Cancer
by Sherry Kohlenberg
(1993, Magination Press, 9.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]
This book follows a young boy's experiences during his mom's
bout with cancer. His experiences span through the treatment
period,
into recovery, and the first signs of mom’s hair growing
back. Color. Grades K-2. [7.5” x 8.5”...30 pages]
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Life Isn't Always a Day at the Beach: A Book
for All Children Whose Lives Are Affected by Cancer
by Pam Ganz (1996, High Five Publishing, 9.95/spiral)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]
A workbook designed for children to help them cope with a diagnosis
of cancer, through drawing and writing. It addresses the needs
of children whether they are the patient, sibling, grandchild,
or friend of someone with cancer. Some color. Grades 1-5. [11” x
8”...28 pages]
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Good Luck, Mrs. K.!
by Louise Borden (1999,
McElderry Books, 6.99)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 5.52]
Mrs. Kempczinski—"Mrs. K."—is exciting and dynamic.
She knows sign language, celebrates Worm Day, and performs "homework
dances." She's the best teacher Room 2 has ever had. But
then one day she's gone. Mrs. K. is in the hospital with cancer.
Color. Grades 1-5. [7” x 9”...32 pages]
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The Paper Chain
by Claire Blake, et al. (1998,
Health Press, 8.95)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 7.07]
Two young boys struggle to understand their mother’s breast
cancer and the changes it creates in their lives. Their mom
eventually
gets well enough to do the things they did before she got sick.
A wonderful way to explain the cancer treatments to young children.
Color. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 11”...32 pages]
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Annie Loses Her Leg but Finds Her Way
by
Sandra Philipson (1999, Chagrin River Publishing, 17.95/hardback)
[Check/Credit
Card Price...Less 21% = 14.18]
Annie, a nine-year-old Springer Spaniel, loses her front leg
to cancer. Her brother is in denial and Annie is in a state
of
sad acceptance. They both begin to heal after meeting Samantha,
a three-legged Golden Retriever. This is a book about love,
loss,
friendship, and optimism. Color. Grades K-3. [10” x
8”...48
pages]
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Taking Cancer to School
by Cynthia Henry & Kim Gosselin (2001, JayJo Books,
11.95)
[Check/Credit Card Price...Less
21% = 9.44]
When Max is diagnosed with leukemia, he tells his school friends
about his condition: what it is, how it will be treated, and
how it may affect him. In the hospital, he meets a boy with brain
cancer, and he learns that there are different types of treatment.
This straightforward story may help to alleviate some of the
concern that accompanies the diagnosis of cancer. Includes 'Ten
Tips for Teachers' and 'Kids' Quiz.' [8” x 8”...32 pages]
Part of the Special
Kids in School Series.
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