Parents' Primer: Illnesses
OTHER BOOKS ABOUT ILLNESS
Note: All call numbers are for the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne,
Indiana
| CALL # |
AUTHOR |
TITLE |
DATE |
| J BERNR |
Bernreuter, Bob J. |
The Gift
Three princesses train for the role of queen, but one neglects her studies to befriend a young girl who suffers from baldness. This princess cuts off her beautiful hair to make a wig for the child. Her selfless act wins the peoples' votes and she becomes queen.
|
2006 |
| J |
Schulz, Charles M. |
Why, Charlie Brown, Why?: A Story About What Happens When a Friend Is Very Ill
Charlie Brown talks about his friend Janice who is ill with leukemia.
|
1990 |
| J248.86 |
Monroe, Robin Prince |
When Will I Feel Better?: Understanding Chronic Illness
Chronic illness can be frightening for the whole family. Parents and children can over come their fears and confusion using the interactive exercises in this book.
|
1998 |
| J362.19 |
Gosselin, Kim |
Taking Seizure Disorders to School: A Story About Epilepsy
Uses a simple story about a young girl at school to present information about epilepsy.
|
1996 |
| J362.19 |
Henry, Cynthia S. |
Taking Cystic Fibrosis to School
Cynthia Henry writes about Jessie, a young girl with cystic fibrosis, to bring awareness of this special children's health issue and to educate others.
|
2000 |
| J616.2 |
Weitzman, Elizabeth |
Let's Talk About Having the Flu
Discusses what causes the flu, how you feel when you have it, and what can be done to treat this disease.
|
1997 |
| J616.344 SILEO |
Sileo, Frank J. |
Toilet Paper Flowers: A Story for Children about Crohn's Disease
Dr. Sileo has created a story that serves both young children and adolescents in learning how to cope with one of the most difficult aspects of having IBD - telling friends about your disease.--Back cover.
|
2005 |
| J616.37 POWEL |
Powell, Jillian |
Explaining Cystic Fibrosis
Explains why cystic fibrosis occurs, how it is diagnosed, how it affects people, and how it can be treated. Case studies illustrate how it feels to have cystic fibrosis and how children and adults live full and happy lives.
|
2010 |
| J616.833 JENKI |
Jenkins, Kay Mixson |
Who Is Pee Dee? Explaining Parkinson's Disease to a Child
Follow the adventures of a boy named Colt and his toy panda bear, "Pee Dee", and learn how families can better live with the disease.
|
2008 |
| J616.836 LEVET |
Levete, Sarah |
Explaining Cerebral Palsy
Explains cerebral palsy -- why it occurs, how it is diagnosed, how it affects people, and how it can be treated. Case studies illustrate how it feels to have cerebral palsy and how children and adults manage their conditions and live full and happy lives.
|
2010 |
| J616.8526 NARDO |
Nardo, Don |
Eating Disorders
Binge eating and bulimia -- The dangers of anorexia -- What causes eating disorders? -- Treatment for eating disorders.
|
2003 |
| J616.853 BENDE |
Bender, Lionel |
Explaining Epilepsy
Explains why epilepsy occurs, how it is diagnosed, how it affects people, and how it can be treated. Case studies illustrate how it feels to have epilepsy and how children and adults manage their conditions and live full and happy lives.
|
2010 |
| J616.914 |
Weitzman, Elizabeth |
Let's Talk About Having Chicken Pox
Explains what causes the chicken pox, how you feel when you have it, and what can be done to treat this disease.
|
1997 |
| J616.92 |
Weitzman, Elizabeth |
Let's Talk About Having Lyme Disease
Discusses what Lyme disease is, how one gets it, and what to do about it.
|
1997 |
| J617.44 BACHM |
Bachman, JoAnne |
Mysterious Marrow Magic
My story shares the physical and emotional journey of an anonymous bone marrow donor.--back cover
|
2007 |
| J618.923995 KRUSZ |
Kruszka, Bonnie J. |
Eating Gluten-Free with Emily: A Story for Children with Celiac Disease
A story about a happy, active five-year-old who finds out she has celiac disease, but learns how to control it by eating a gluten-free diet.
|
2004 |
| J618.92994 CHILM |
Chilman-Blair, Kim |
What's up with Richard? Medikidz Explain Leukemia
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help the reader and Richard understand leukemia.
|
2010 |
| J811.6 CRAME |
Cramer, Kathy |
If I Could Be Sick for You for Just One Day
...a heartwarming story that captures the desire to give the gift we wish we could give - to take away the pain and illness from those we love.--inside front cover.
|
2005 |
| JE ABDUL |
Abdullah, Patricia |
Saving Daddy
The Bailey family is facing a terrible challenge. Dad's kidneys have failed and he isn't doing well on dialysis. What can they do to save him?
|
2006 |
| JE |
Alberts, Nancy Markham |
Elizabeth's Beauty
A young girl tries to help an injured butterfly fly again in order to give her grandfather hope of recovering from his stroke.
|
1997 |
| JE ALDA |
Alda, Arlene |
Iris Has a Virus
|
2008 |
| JE COWAN |
Cowan, Charlotte |
Katie Caught a Cold
Includes parent guide in pocket.
|
2005 |
| JE COWAN |
Cowan, Charlotte |
Peeper Has a Fever
Includes parent guide in pocket.
|
2005 |
| JE COWAN |
Cowan, Charlotte |
Sadie's Sore Throat
Includes parent guide in pocket.
|
2006 |
| JE DEALE |
Dealey, Erin |
Goldie Locks Has Chicken Pox
When Goldie Locks comes down with chicken pox, she is teased by her brother and is unable to visit with Bo Peep, Little Red, and other friends.
|
2002 |
| JE |
Hoban, Russell |
Jim's Lion
A young boy who is afraid of the operation that can help him get well learns to overcome his fear with the help of a caring nurse.
|
2001 |
| JE |
Mellentin, Kath |
Miss Polly Had a Dolly
This book about chicken pox is based on the children's song of the same name.
|
1997 |
| JE |
Mills, Joyce C. |
Little Tree: A Story for Children with Serious Medical Problems
Although she is saddened that storm damage has caused her to lose some of her branches, Little Tree draws strength and happiness from the knowledge that she still has a strong trunk, deep roots, and a beautiful heart.
|
1992 |
| JE NINER |
Niner, Holly L. |
I Can't Stop!: A Story about Tourette Syndrome
A boy is diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome and learns about constructive ways he can manage his condition. Includes nonfiction information from a physician.
|
2005 |
| JE |
Peterkin, Allan |
What About Me?: When Brothers and Sister Get Sick
Laura experiences conflicting emotions when her brother becomes seriously ill. Includes suggestions for parents to help their well children cope with a chronically ill sibling.
|
1992 |
| JE PETER |
Peterseil, Yaacov |
Princess Alopecia
Alopecia always stars as Princess Rapunzel in the Rapunzel Festival. After all, she has the longest, most beautiful hair of anyone in town. But one day, Alo--that's what her friends call her-- finds a clump of hair on her pillow...
|
1999 |
| JE THIEL |
Thiel, Annie |
Dakota's Mom Goes to the Hospital
When Dakota's mom goes to the hospital, the whole world seems to change. How will she get ready for school? Why does Dad do everything so differently? And most importantly, when will Mom come home?--Back cover.
|
2006 |
| JE URDAH |
Urdahl, Catherine |
Emma's Question
When Emma's grandmother gets sick and goes to the hospital, Emma is afraid that she will die -- but she is also afraid to talk about her fear.
|
2009 |
| JE |
Weinberg, Hedy |
My Mom Has Hepatitis C
Jake and Celia learn to deal with their mom's viral infection.
|
2000 |
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