Parents
Cancer Hates Kisses by
Mothers are superheroes when they're battling cancer, and this empowering picture book gives them an honest yet spirited way to share the difficult experience with their kids. Author Jessica Reid Sliwerski was diagnosed with breast cancer four months after giving birth to her daughter. And through all the stages of treatment-surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, losing her hair-she thought about how hard it would be to talk to your child about cancer while coping with it. She wrote this picture book to give other parents and their children an encouraging tool for having those conversations-a lovingly upbeat book that is also refreshingly authentic and straightforward. With its simple text and heartwarming illustrations, Cancer Hates Kissesis relatable to any type of cancer.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SLIPublication Date: 2017
Up and Down Mom by
Living with Mom is a bit like a roller coaster ride. At times, she is excited and full of energy, but at others, she is tired and withdrawn. But she's always my mom, and we're sharing the ride. For children who grow up in the care of a parent who has bipolar disorder, life can be filled with anxiety and uncertainty. With the aid of a clear and simple information spread, this story helps us to understand the causes of bipolar disorder and how we can learn to live with someone who has it. Developed in close consultation with families who have a parent with bipolar disorder, and created in collaboration with the Wellcome Trust.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS MACPublication Date: 2020
Medical Conditions/Disability
The BugaBees: Friends with Food Allergies by
A whimsical tale of eight friends with food allergies. Food allergies are never fun, but best friends always are! This light-hearted story explores the daily routines of eight best buggy friends such as Beetle, Cricket and Butterfly, as they face their respective food allergies with positivity and poise.At home and at school, at the park, or on the beach, BugaBees find ways to stay safe, have fun, and remember that the joy of friendship is far sweeter than any food they can, or in some cases, can't have.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS RECPublication Date: 2009
Cloud Babies by
Six-year-old Erin's favorite game is spotting animals in the clouds with her mom and dad--everything from fluffy foxes and polar bears to little rabbits. Even when Erin falls very ill and has to spend a long time in the hospital, she still manages to find joy in spying "cloud babies" through the window with her new hospital friends. When the doctor tells Erin she can go home, she is so excited! But being back at school is not at all what she expected--so much has changed, and Erin must reconcile the safe realm she's just left with a world outside that has become unfamiliar. With Mom and Dad's love and wisdom, however, and with the help of her teacher and friends, Erin comes to see that by sharing her experience she can find happiness again in just being herself. Sensitively told and vibrantly brought to life, Cloud Babies brings recognition and comfort to children facing illness or hardship, as well as guidance to those who wish to offer support but may not know where to start.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS COLPublication Date: 2023
Daniel Has an Allergy by
When Daniel eats a peach for the first time, he learns that he is allergic to the fruit. Thankfully, Dad and Doctor Anna take care of him. Daniel learns how he can take care of his allergy-even at school!
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SANPublication Date: 2018
I Can't Have That, I Have Allergies by
All the animals in the woodland are headed to a party - that is, except Hedgehog, who can't attend because of his food allergies. But one of his kind friends, Deer, decides to learn more about his condition, and she comes up with a plan so that Hedgehog can safely celebrate, too! I Can't Have That, I Have Allergies is a sensitively written story by a mother whose daughter has life-threatening allergies. It will enlighten those unfamiliar with the severity of such allergies, and it will help children who suffer from them to know that they aren't alone.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS KINPublication Date: 2022
Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by
Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more beautiful and enjoyable, different types of people make our world more vibrant and wonderful. In Just Ask, United States Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor celebrates the different abilities kids (and people of all ages) have. Using her own experience as a child who was diagnosed with diabetes, Justice Sotomayor writes about children with all sorts of challenges--and looks at the special powers those kids have as well. As the kids work together to build a community garden, asking questions of each other along the way, this book encourages readers to do the same- When we come across someone who is different from us but we're not sure why, all we have to do is Just Ask.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SOTPublication Date: 2019
My Friend Suhana: A Story of Friendship and Cerebral Palsy by
A simple tale of love and friendship to warm your heart Award-winning author and designer Shaila Abdullah teams up with her 10-year-old daughter Aanyah to bring you this heartwarming tale of a little girl who forms a close bond with a child with cerebral palsy. The girl finds that through her art, she can reach her special friend Suhana. "My Friend Suhana is a delightful read for a children's book. Very well illustrated with respect, friendship, and advocacy all in mind at the same time." --Dawn Cruzan, President, Camp Craig Allen for all abilities "This is the story of a seven-year-old's first attempt at unconditional love. Tough but tender, inspirational yet utterly real, this is a small gem of a tale. Highly recommended for anyone in the position of mentoring a beloved child through the hard places of life." --Paula Huston, author of A Season of Mystery and A Land Without Sin "My Friend Suhana is a charming and perceptive book that will draw its readers into empathy while allowing them to enjoy this heartwarming story of two uncommon friends." --Chitra Divakaruni, author of Grandma and the Great Gourd Learn more at www.MyFriendSuhana.com From the Growing With Love Series at www.LHPress.com
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS ABDPublication Date: 2014
My Life with Diabetes by
"Meet Tiana! She likes gymnastics, cooking, and drawing. She also has diabetes. Tiana is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- Ages 6-9
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SCHPublication Date: 2023
My Life with Epilepsy by
"Meet Max! He likes riding his scooter and playing with his dog. He also has epilepsy. Max is real and so are his experiences. Learn about his life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- Ages 6-9
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SCHPublication Date: 2023
My Life with Leukemia by
"Meet Jocelyn! She likes soccer and dinosaurs. She is also a leukemia survivor. Jocelyn is real and so are her experiences. Learn about her life in this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book for elementary students"-- Ages 6-9
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SCHPublication Date: 2023
Nutley the Nut-Free Squirrel by
Meet Nutley, an adorable squirrel who doesnt let his nut allergy slow him down. Join him on his journey to stay healthy with the help of his friends.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SORPublication Date: 2013
Outside Amelia's Window by
New friends to meet, new worlds to explore... Amelia is a shy little girl with a big imagination. After an injury, she finds solace in stories--fairy tales about faraway lands and magical creatures. When two children move in next door, Amelia wonders: Can she play with them? Can she be as brave as the heroines in the stories she reads? With the help of a little bird outside her window, Amelia finds the courage she needs to embark on a journey in her new wheelchair...where she discovers that there is magic to be found just outside her window. With lyrical text and lovely watercolor illustrations, Outside Amelia's Window is a heartfelt story about friendship, new beginnings, and embracing the beauty of the world around us.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS NASPublication Date: 2023
Powwow Day by
In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS SORPublication Date: 2022
The Princess and the Peanut Allergy by
A story about allergies, and being friends too. Regina has a huge, princess-themed, peanut-filled cake planned for her birthday party, that is until she learns that her best friend Paula has a severe peanut allergy! In this introduction to food allergies, Regina learns how dangerous an allergic reaction can be, and how she can best help a friend stay safe. With dimensional and bright illustrations, this book perfectly depicts the importance of respecting a friend's needs.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS MCCPublication Date: 2019
Visiting the Hospital by
Hospitals are some of the most important community landmarks. Whether someone needs just a few stitches or a long stay to recover from an illness, a hospital is often the place for them to go. An age-appropriate introduction to these sometimes-scary medical establishments, this book presents some of the happenings inside hospitals, from the check-in desk to the emergency room. Accessible language is perfect for both beginning readers and those who might be worried about visiting a hospital, making this community landmark a welcoming place.
Call Number: CHILDREN'S BOOKS LYNPublication Date: 2023
