Page 19 - Family Programming - When a Parent Has Cancer

Our Mom has cancer Ages By Abigail and Adrienne Ackerman 4-12 Two sisters, ages eleven and thirteen, describe what it was like for them when their mother was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. Talking to my Treehouse Friends about Cancer Ages By Peter R. van Vermoot 4-12 An activity book about cancer which allows children to be creative doing activities while learning about cancer. They suggest ages 9-12 are best suited for this book but we would suggest all school- age children would benefit from it e.g 4-12. The Hope Tree: Kids talk about breast cancer Ages By Laura Numeroff and Wendy Harpman 4-12 This story uses different animals as characters who narrate their personal stories dealing with breast cancer. The characters range from 5-12 years old. The Paper Chain Ages By Claire Blake, Eliza Blanchard, Kathy Parkinson 4-12 This story is about a family’s experience when their mother is diagnosed and hospitalized during cancer treatment. The Year my mother was bald Ages By Ann Speltz 4-12 A young girl talks about her feeling and experience when her mom is diagnosed with cancer, including treatment from chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. Helps to explain cancer and its treatment and validates their emotional experience. The Rainbow Feelings of Cancer Ages By Carrie Martin and Chia Mach 4-12 When a young girl’s mother gets cancer, she experiences a lot of different emotions. Provides a good overview of the emotions a child goes through over the course of a parent’s illness. 19