Recommended Books About Death
Always and Forever - Alan Durant, (978-0374371524) , Fiction
After a group of forest animals loses one of their beloved members to death, they must learn how to go on.
Always My Brother - Jean Reagan, (978-0141306933) , Fiction
Becky learns to accept her older brother's death by realizing he would want her to go on being happy and active.
I Miss You: A First Look At Death - Pat Thomas, (978-0764117640), Fiction
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have following a loved one's death.
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs - Tomie dePaola, (978-0670061679) , Fiction
A small boy, who is lucky enough to have both a grandmother and great-grandmother to love in his house, is saddened when he loses his great-grandmother, but he learns death is part of life.
Sophie - Mem Fox, (978-0689851346) , Fiction
Sophie's grandfather gradually stops being one of her caretakers and needs care himself until he dies.
After a group of forest animals loses one of their beloved members to death, they must learn how to go on.
Always My Brother - Jean Reagan, (978-0141306933) , Fiction
Becky learns to accept her older brother's death by realizing he would want her to go on being happy and active.
I Miss You: A First Look At Death - Pat Thomas, (978-0764117640), Fiction
When a close friend or family member dies, it can be difficult for children to express their feelings. This book helps boys and girls understand that death is a natural complement to life, and that grief and a sense of loss are normal feelings for them to have following a loved one's death.
Nana Upstairs and Nana Downstairs - Tomie dePaola, (978-0670061679) , Fiction
A small boy, who is lucky enough to have both a grandmother and great-grandmother to love in his house, is saddened when he loses his great-grandmother, but he learns death is part of life.
Sophie - Mem Fox, (978-0689851346) , Fiction
Sophie's grandfather gradually stops being one of her caretakers and needs care himself until he dies.
Sickness Books Available at VGCDC
Bear Feels Sick - Karma Wilson & Jane Chapman (978-0689859854)
Location: Health & Safety
Clifford Visits the Hospital - Norman Bridwell (978-0758750044)
Location: Health & Safety
Froggy Goes To The Doctor - Jonathan London (978-1415562413)
Location: Health & Safety
Going to the Hospital - Fred "Mister Rogers" Rogers
Location: Health & Safety
Nowhere Hair: Explains cancer and chemo to your kids - Sue Gladerand Edith Buenen (978-0984359103)
The little girl in NOWHERE HAIR knows two things: Her mom's hair is not on her head anymore, so therefore it must be somewhere around the house. After searching the obvious places, the story reveals that her mother, although going through cancer treatment, is still silly, attentive, happy and yes, sometimes very tired and cranky. She learns that she didn't cause the cancer, can't catch it, and that Mommy still is very much up for the job of mothering. The book, written in rhyme, explains hats, scarves, wigs, going bald in public, and the idea of being nice to people who may look a little different than you. It ends with the idea that what is inside of us is far more important than how we look on the outside. For any parent or grandparent, NOWHERE HAIR offers a comfortable platform to explain something that is inherently very difficult.
Location: Health & Safety
Clifford Visits the Hospital - Norman Bridwell (978-0758750044)
Location: Health & Safety
Froggy Goes To The Doctor - Jonathan London (978-1415562413)
Location: Health & Safety
Going to the Hospital - Fred "Mister Rogers" Rogers
Location: Health & Safety
Nowhere Hair: Explains cancer and chemo to your kids - Sue Gladerand Edith Buenen (978-0984359103)
The little girl in NOWHERE HAIR knows two things: Her mom's hair is not on her head anymore, so therefore it must be somewhere around the house. After searching the obvious places, the story reveals that her mother, although going through cancer treatment, is still silly, attentive, happy and yes, sometimes very tired and cranky. She learns that she didn't cause the cancer, can't catch it, and that Mommy still is very much up for the job of mothering. The book, written in rhyme, explains hats, scarves, wigs, going bald in public, and the idea of being nice to people who may look a little different than you. It ends with the idea that what is inside of us is far more important than how we look on the outside. For any parent or grandparent, NOWHERE HAIR offers a comfortable platform to explain something that is inherently very difficult.
Recommended Books About Sickness
Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For A While) - Ashli McCall, (978-1439223673), Fiction
The debilitating effects of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can be bewildering for adults, so it's no surprise that children's lives are greatly affected...but only for a while. Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For a While) helps to prepare children by gently depicting some of the negative realities of living with a pregnant mom who is suffering from HG. The book also helps to validate an emotional experience that, while normal, can sometimes be confusing and unpleasant. Finally, children are comforted and encouraged by the recurring message that HG will end, and they are warmly reminded of pregnancy's sweet reward.
The Purple Spot Sickness - Robbie de Villiers, (978-1400071968), Fiction
One morning as Sprout and his classmates are heading out to recess–Pop!–a bright purple spot appears on Petal. In just a few minutes–Pop! Pop! Pop!–Sprout’s poor little friend is covered in spots. Some of her classmates laugh and tease Petal for looking like a blueberry muffin. But when others start breaking out in spots, they realize maybe they should have been more kind.
The debilitating effects of hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) can be bewildering for adults, so it's no surprise that children's lives are greatly affected...but only for a while. Mama Has Hyperemesis Gravidarum (But Only For a While) helps to prepare children by gently depicting some of the negative realities of living with a pregnant mom who is suffering from HG. The book also helps to validate an emotional experience that, while normal, can sometimes be confusing and unpleasant. Finally, children are comforted and encouraged by the recurring message that HG will end, and they are warmly reminded of pregnancy's sweet reward.
The Purple Spot Sickness - Robbie de Villiers, (978-1400071968), Fiction
One morning as Sprout and his classmates are heading out to recess–Pop!–a bright purple spot appears on Petal. In just a few minutes–Pop! Pop! Pop!–Sprout’s poor little friend is covered in spots. Some of her classmates laugh and tease Petal for looking like a blueberry muffin. But when others start breaking out in spots, they realize maybe they should have been more kind.