Author : Jack Simon
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 42,3 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780740729522
Shares the words of five-year-old Jack as he struggled to understand the death of his sister Libby, a child born with a rare disorder.
Author : Ellen Weber Libby
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 26,15 MB
Release : 2011-02-02
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 161592972X
A thirty year veteran clinical psychologist describes in intimate detail how being the favorite child can confer both great advantages and significant emotional handicaps. Also illuminating for young parents seeking the best way to rear their children.
Author : Judy Blume
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 26,97 MB
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1101564083
Sheila Tubman sometimes wonders who she really is: the outgoing, witty, and capable Sheila the Great, or the secret Sheila, who's afraid of the dark, spiders, swimming, and dogs. When her family spends the summer in Tarrytown, Sheila has to face some of her worst fears. Not only does a dog come with the rented house, but her parents expect Sheila to take swimming lessons! Sheila does her best to pretend she's an expert at everything, but she knows she isn't fooling her new best friend, Mouse Ellis, who happens to be a crackerjack swimmer and a dog lover. What will it take for Sheila to admit to the Tarrytown kids -- and to herself -- that she's only human?
Author :
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 37,36 MB
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1416955429
When 10-year-old Libby Thump stumbles upon High Hopes Horse Farm and finds her dream horse, Princess, a prize-winning jumping horse that has been put out to pasture, Libby tries to convince her parents to give her riding lessons. Illustrations.
Author : Libby Gleeson
Publisher :
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 29,75 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 9781903207314
Big sister Gina is in a school play playing the queen of the universe and little brother wants to join in too. Helping her learn her lines seems boring as does making her costume - but then Gina gets the chicken pox and he has to step in.
Author : Anette Bley
Publisher : Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc.
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 16,35 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Bereavement
ISBN : 1933605278
A little girl comes to understand that memories live beyond death.
Author : Elizabeth Flock
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 2012-08-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0345524446
From the author of Me & Emma comes a dazzling novel of two unforgettable families bound together by their deepest secrets and haunted pasts—perfect for fans of The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes and The Book of Bright Ideas. Nine-year-old Carrie Parker and her mother, Libby, are making a fresh start in the small town of Hartsville, North Carolina, ready to put their turbulent past behind them. Violence has shattered their family and left Libby nearly unable to cope. And while Carrie once took comfort in her beloved sister, Emma, her mother has now forbidden even the mention of her name. When Carrie meets Ruth, Honor, and Cricket Chaplin, these three generations of warmhearted women seem to have the loving home Carrie has always dreamed of. But as Carrie and Cricket become fast friends, neither can escape the pull of their families’ secrets—and uncovering the truth will transform the Chaplins and the Parkers forever. Look for special features inside. Join the Circle for author chats and more.
Author : Libby Scott
Publisher :
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 34,44 MB
Release : 2021-07
Category : Autism
ISBN : 9780702308352
From the bestselling author duo behind Can You See Me? comes this exceptional portrayal of autism diagnosis with diary entries by 12-year-old autistic author Libby Scott. Taking place before CAN YOU SEE ME? and DO YOU KNOW ME? this standout prequel follows Tally through her autism diagnosis in her final year of primary school.
Author : Emily Slone McKinney
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1455 pages
File Size : 50,49 MB
Release : 2017-02-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323478344
- NEW! Completely updated content includes expanded information on the late preterm infant, fetal heart rate pattern identification, obesity in the pregnant woman and children, and the QSEN initiative. - UPDATED! Evidence-Based Practice boxes with newly researched topics offer the most current practice guidelines to promote quality care. - UPDATED! Online resources offer the best interactive tools to learn in the most effective way possible. - NEW! Improved consistency between maternity and pediatric sections makes it easier to switch from one area to the other for more efficient learning.
Author : Helen Fitzgerald
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 48,75 MB
Release : 2013-09-17
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 1439147167
Making a Child's World Whole Again Explaining death to a child is one of the most difficult tasks a parent or other relative can face. The Grieving Child offers practical, compassionate advice for helping a child cope with the death of a parent or other loved one. Parents of children from preschool age to the teen years will find much-needed guidance, covering: • Helping a child visit the seriously ill or dying • Using language appropriate to a child's age level • Selecting useful books about death • Handling especially difficult situations, including murder and suicide • Deciding whether a child should attend a funeral With a new chapter devoted to the special issues of the bereaved toddler, The Grieving Child provides invaluable suggestions for dealing with a child's emotional responses (including anger, guilt, and depression) and helping a child adjust to a new life.
