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Prevention |
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jP Caine
Chilly
Stomach
by Jeannette Caines
Whenever Sandy's Uncle Jim comes to visit,
he hugs and kisses her in ways she doesn't
like and she gets a chilly stomach.
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Gross
Sam
Speaks
Out
by Linda Sky
Grossman
Sam doesn't seem like himself. He says he's
mixed-up inside. He's been rough with the
dog and is talking back to his parents.
Finally, Sam tells his friend Charlene that
an adult he knows has been tickling and
touching him in ways he doesn't like. In
the end Sam learns that some secrets should
be shared. |
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Johns
The
Trouble
With
Secrets
by Karen Johnsen
Secrets can be a confusing issue for children.
Which secrets should be told and which secrets
should be kept? This book helps children
distinguish between hurtful secrets and
good surprises.
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Kleve
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Sherm
Because
it's My
Body!
by Joanne Sherman
A series of
vignettes teaches children how to assertively
communicate that they do not want to be
touched.
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| A.D.D.
& A.D.H.D. |
jP Corma
Eukee
the Jumpy
Jumpy
Elephant
by Clifford
Corman and Esther Trevino
A young elephant who feels jumpy inside and
has trouble paying attention visits Dr. Tusk
and learns about ADD. |
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jP
Penn
A.D.D.
not B.A.D. by Audrey
Penn
Jimmy Jumpingbean and his teacher, Mr. Jugardor,
demonstrate to the class why Jimmy's attention
deficit disorder makes it hard for him to
sit still.
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j618.928589
Rotne
The
A.D.D. Book
for Kids
by Shelley Rotner and Sheila Kay
A photographic essay designed to help those
living with A.D.D. to explain it to others
and to help young children experiencing it
to feel proud of their successes. |
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j618.928589
Silve
Attention
Deficit
Disorder
by
Alvin Silverstein, Virginia Silverstein, and
Laura Silverstein Nunn |
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Weine
Taking
A.D.D. to School:
A
School
Story
About
Attention
Deficit
Disorder
and/or Attention
Deficit
Hyperactivity
Disorder
by Ellen
Weiner
Ben is having trouble concentrating in school.
His teachers tell him to pay attention,
and he's having problems learning cursive
writing. A doctor reveals Ben has Attention
Deficit Disorder.
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| Adoption |
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jP
Casel
Sisters
by Judith
Casely |
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jP
Hodge
Emma's
Story
by Deborah Hodge
A Canadian
couple travels to the other side of
the world to bring their adopted daughter
home, and during an afternoon of
making cookies with grandma she learns that
she dosn't have to look like her family to
belong. |
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jP
Kasza
A
Mother
for Choco by
Keiko Kasza
Choco wishes he had a mother, but who could
she be? He sets off to find her, asking all
kinds of animals, but he doesn't meet anyone
who looks just like him. He doesn't even think
of asking Mrs. Bear if she's his mother-but
then she starts to do just the things a mommy
might do. And when she brings him home, he
meets her other children-a piglet, a hippo,
and an alligator-and learns that families
can come in all shapes and sizes and still
fit together. |
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jP
Lewis
I
Love
You
Like
Crazy
Cakes
by Rose A. Lewis
This story of a woman who travels to China
to adopt a baby girl, based on the author's
own experiences, is a celebration of the love
and joy a baby brings into the home. |
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jP
Okimo
The
White Swan Express:
A
Story
About
Adoption
by Jean Davies Okimoto and Elaine M. Aoki
This lovely story of people who travel to
China to be united with their daughters describes
the adoption process step by step and the
anxiety, suspense, and delight of becoming
a family. |
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jP
Rosen
We
Wanted
You
by Liz Rosenberg
The loving voices of a child's parents tell
the story of an adoption, from waiting to
meet the baby for the first time through the
growth of a family. |
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| A.I.D.S. |
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jF
Atkin
A
Name
on the Quilt:
A
Story of Remembrance
by Jeannine Atkins
A family reminisces while gathered together
to make a panel for the AIDS Memorial Quilt
in memory of a beloved uncle.
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| Allergies |
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jP Nassa
The
Peanut Butter Jam by Elizabeth Sussman
Nassau
Sam's in a jam when his classmates work on
a project using peanut butter. Sam is allergic
to peanuts! This delightful story promotes
understanding, tolerance, and sensitivity
to the seriousness of allergies and other
health issues. |
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jP
Smith 2002
Allie
the Allergic Elephant by Nicole Smith
"Allie the Allergic Elephant" helps
children learn about food allergies and how
to be a good friend when you can't share snacks.
"Allie" explains peanut allergies
in a way that parents, teachers, and children
themselves can talk about allergies and understand
them better. |
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Weine
Taking
Food Allergies to School by Ellen Weiner
Written for children, this book is also
an important resource for caregivers and
educators to better understand food allergies.
Topics include sharing lunches, special
parties and advice on appropriate snacks. |
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618.92975
Young
The
Peanut Allergy Answer Book by Michael
C. Young
Considered by experts to be the most deadly
food allergy, peanut allergy is becoming more
and more common. This is the only book devoted
to this life-threatening allergy. |
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| Alzheimer’s
Disease |
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jP
Shriv
What's
Happening to Grandpa? by Maria Shriver
With special insight that derives from her
own father's struggle with Alzheimer's Disease,
Shriver offers a touching and optimistic story
that encourages awareness, acceptance, and
dialogue with family and friends. |
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| Arguing |
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jP White
When
They Fight by Kathyrn White
A young badger describes how bad he feels
when his parents argue and how good he feels
when they are friends again. |
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| Asthma |
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j618.92238
Gosse 1998
Taking
Asthma to School by Kim Gosselin
A young boy describes what it is like to have
asthma, what happens during an asthma attack,
and how his asthma can be treated and controlled. |
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| Autism |
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j618.928982
Edwar
Taking
Autism to School by Andreanna Edwards |
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| Bedwetting |
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jP Boelt
Dry
Days,
Wet
Nights
by Maribeth Boelts
Little Bear wants to stop wetting his bed
at night, and his mother patiently helps him
realize that that will happen when the time
is right. |
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jP
Willis
Do
Little
Mermaids
Wet
Their
Beds?
by
Jeanne Willis
Cecelia is a clever girl who can do many things,
even write her name in pen. But she has a
problem that won't go away: she wets her bed.
This gentle, rhyming story will comfort and
reassure small bedwetters. |
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C - W
Accidental
Lily by Sally Warner
With help from her mother and brother, six-year-old
Lily begins to tackle her bed-wetting problem
so that she can go to a sleepover party. |
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| Biting |
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jP Katz
No
Biting by Karen Katz
Even the most angelic babies sometimes bite.
This lift-the-flap story shows that even though
they may misbehave sometimes, they really
know how act most of the time. |
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jP Willi
No
Biting, Puma by Jeanne Willis
It's Puma's first day at school. He discovers
so many wriggling tails to pounce on, he can't
conceal his enthusiasm. He sneaks around giving
his classmates nips and snips until Monkey
teaches him a lesson he can sink his teeth
into, and sours Puma's taste for biting for
good! |
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BD-V
Teeth
are Not for Biting by Elizabeth Verdick
Teeth are strong and sharp. Crunch crunch
crunch. Teeth can help you chew. But teeth
are not for biting. Ouch! Biting hurts. |
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| Bullying |
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jP Batem
Bully
Blockers Club by Teresa Bateman
With appealing animal characters, this realistic
story shows how a bully can hurt others and
provides suggestions about how younger children
can handle the situation. |
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jP Waber
But
Names Will Never Hurt Me by Bernard Waber
How would it feel to have the whole class
laugh when the teacher says your name at roll
call? Or to be teased about rabbits when you're
trying to catch a fly ball? That's the problem
Alison Wonderland has and this is Alison's
lively, funny story. |
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j371.58
McCai
Nobody
Knew What to Do? by Becky McCain
Straightforward and simple, this story tells
how one child found the courage to tell a
teacher about Ray, who was being picked on
and bullied by other kids in school. |
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| Cancer |
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jF
Borde
Good Luck Mrs. K. by Louise Borden
The students and teachers at Dublin Elementary
School make banners, posters, and signs for
their school custodian to show how much they
appreciate him and all the work he does. |
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jP Winth
Promises by Elizabeth Winthrop
A young girl experiences a range of emotions
when her mother undergoes treatment for cancer. |
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j362.196
Watte
Where's Mom's Hair? A Family's Journey Through
Cancer by Debbie Watters, with Haydn and Emmett
Watters
A family faces Mom's cancer and medical treatments
with a huge hair shaving party. Touching and
humorous photographs follow Mom as she and
her family go through each step of fighting
cancer. |
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| Death
& Dying |
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jP Boyde
Blue Roses by Linda Boyden
A Native American girl gardens with her grandfather,
who helps to raise her, and learns about life
and loss when he dies, and then speaks to
her from a dream where he is surrounded by
blue roses. |
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jP Briss
I Remember Miss Perry by Pat Brisson
When his teacher, Miss Perry, is killed in
a car accident, Stevie and his elementary
school classmates take turns sharing memories
of her, especially her fondest wish for each
day. |
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jP Brita
My Grandma Died: A child's story about death
and loss by Lory Britain
A young child talks about the emotions felt
after Grandma's death. Includes a list entitled
"Things I Can Do When Someone I Love
Dies." |
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jP Demas
Saying Goodbye to Lulu by Corinne Demas
This beautiful and touching story about a
young girl who must say goodbye to her beloved,
aged dog will touch anyone who has ever experienced
a loss. |
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jP Johns
That Summer by Tony Johnston
A family, including a child who is dying,
sews a quilt of its memories and love. |
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jP Kuble
Remember the Secret by Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
A gentle way for children to learn about the
value of life as well as the reality of dying. |
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jP Parke
Jasper's Day by Marjorie Parker
Everything they do today will be in honor
of Jasper — sort of like a birthday.
But it isn’t Jasper’s birthday.
The old dog’s cancer has gotten really
bad. Riley knows they can’t let him
suffer any longer, but letting go will be
the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. |
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jP Rosen
Michael Rosen's Sad Book by Michael Rosen
A man tells about all the emotions that accompany
his sadness over the death of his son, and
how he tries to cope. |
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j155.937 Roger
When a Pet Dies by Fred Rogers
Explores the feelings of frustration, sadness,
and loneliness that a youngster may feel when
a pet dies. |
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j306.9 Thorn
I Found a Dead Bird: The Kids' Guide to the
Cycle of Life & Death by Jan Thornhill
From life spans to how things die, from what
happens after death to how people cope with
the loss of a loved one, Jan Thornhill guides
young readers through difficult territory
with grace, sensitivity, and touches of humor. |
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j811.54 Grime
What is Goodbye? by Nikki Grimes
This is an honest, powerful, and hopeful story,
told in verse, of a young brother and sister
who have lost their beloved older brother. |
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