The following are books that we have found useful in helping children understand breast cancer and its effect on the family. If you have a title to suggest, please contact us.
Kemo Shark by Kidscope, Inc. (www.kidscope.org) (404) 892-1437
A cartoon illustrated book, featuring "Kemo" the shark who explains how chemotherapy works to fight cancer. Also available in Spanish. Appropriate for ages 3 to 12.
When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness by Marge Heegaard
A cartoon illustrated workbook for kids to color themselves to help kids understand their feelings when their parent is ill.
Someone I Really Love Has Cancer by Dana Cohn & L.E. Murray.
A cartoon illustrated book for kids to color themselves that describes a boy named Charlie and his friends who help him to understand his feelings about his Mommy's cancer. Appropriate for ages 3 to 10.
Once Upon a Hopeful Night by Risa S. Yaffe (Oncology Nursing Press)
A bed-time tale to help comfort kids who are struggling with their parent's cancer. Appropriate for ages 3 to 10.
Our Family Has Cancer Too! by Christine Clifford
A cartoon illustrated book that describes a family's experience with cancer and how they coped. Appropriate for ages 3 to 16.
Life Isn't Always a Day at the Beach by Ganz High Five Publishing
A cartoon illustrated workbook for kids to color themselves to help kids learn and understand their feelings about their parent's cancer. Appropriate for ages 4 to 13.
The Paper Chain by Blake, Blanchard & Parkinson (800) 643-2665
A cartoon illustrated book that tells the story of how one family coped while their mother was in the hospital during her cancer treatment. Appropriate for ages 4 to 10.
It Helps to Have Friends When Mom or Dad Had Cancer by the American Cancer Society (800) ACS-2345
A pamphlet offering coping ideas when a parent has cancer. Appropriate for ages 3 to 16.
