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Book
| Getting to know Sandra |
| Author
| Mitchell, Fiona |
| Publisher
| Paediatric Aids Resource Centre (PARC) |
| Description
| Part of a series of four books that follow the experiences of Lucy, a young girl whose mother has cancer. In this book Lucy meets her new carer Sandra. |
| Date
| 1997 |
| Maybe another day |
| Author
| Mitchell, Fiona |
| Publisher
| PARC |
| Description
| The first in a series of books following the story of Lucy whose mum has cancer. In this book Lucy's mum is not able to play with her as much as she used to but Lucy is reassured that her mum still loves her. Age 4-6, 7-11. |
| ISBN
| 1900339005 |
| Date
| 1995 |
| Obtain from
| PARC, 20 Sylvan Place, Edinburgh, EH9 1UW |
| Missing mum |
| Author
| Mitchell, Fiona |
| Publisher
| Paediatric Aids Resource Centre (PARC) |
| Description
| This book is part of a series that tells the story of Lucy, a young girl whose mother has cancer. This book concentrates on Lucy's need for reassurance that she will be cared for when her mum is in hospital. |
| Date
| 1997 |
| My mommy has cancer |
| Author
| Parkinson, Carolyn Stearns |
| Publisher
| Solace Publishing, Inc |
| Description
| A book for young children about a boy whose mother has cancer and has to go into hospital for treatment. There is an explanation of cancer cells, chemotherapy, and a visit to a hospital. There is also a follow-up to this book entitled “Mommy's In The Hospital Again” |
| ISBN
| 0963028707 |
| Date
| 1991 |
| URL
| http://www.solacepublishing.com |
| Sammy's mommy has cancer |
| Author
| Kohlenberg, Sherry |
| Publisher
| New York: Magination Press |
| Description
| A picture book about a boy whose mother has cancer. The story follows her treatment and her return home. There is also a glossary and some hints for parents about talking to their child about cancer. The resources section at the back is very American biased. |
| Date
| 1993 |
| The Accessible Holiday Guide |
| Author
| Cook, Christine Rutherford |
| Publisher
| Duchess of Kent House Trust |
| Description
| This is a very useful book, with lots of information and tips for travelling when disabled. |
| The secret C: straight talking about cancer |
| Author
| Stokes, Julia A |
| Publisher
| Winston's Wish with Macmillan Cancer Relief |
| Description
| A wonderful book for children which aims to help children ask questions about cancer and answers some of the common questions asked about cancer. It has simple descriptions of what cancer is, and the treatments. It discusses the side effects in easy to understand language, and also addresses the emotions that a child may experience when a family member has cancer. It would be helpful for a child who has cancer or knows someone who has it. |
| ISBN
| 0953912302 |
| Date
| 2000 |
| When someone has a very serious illness: children can learn to cope with loss and change |
| Author
| Heegaard, Marge |
| Publisher
| Woodland Press (UK: Meditec) |
| Description
| A work book to help children learn about basic concepts of serious illness and provide an opportunity to learn about and express feelings. This book was designed using the art process to help children to learn some basic concepts of serious illness and provides spaces for children to draw pictures in the book as they read the words. |
| Date
| 1991 |
Booklets and factsheets
| Brother & Sister |
| Author
| UKCCSG |
| Description
| Booklet |
| Obtain from
| UK Children's Cancer Study Group, Third Floor , hearts of Oak House , 9 Pricess Road West, Leicester LE1 6TH
Tel: 0116 249 4460 |
| When your mum or dad has cancer |
| Author
| Sobell Centre |
| Description
| Booklet |
| Obtain from
| Sobell Centre, Sir Michael Sobell House, Churchill Hospital, Oxford OX3 7LJ. Tel: 01865 225 896 |
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