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Darcy Daisy and the Firefly Festival: Learning about Bipolar Disorder and Community
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author:
Lisa Lewandowski, Shannon Trost, (Illustrated by Kimberly Shaw-Peterson)
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Darcy Daisy feels anxious and confused after overhearing troubling gossip about Ms. Zinnia, a community member who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Darcy shares her concernes with her mother who provides her with information about Ms. Zinnia's illness.
By learning facts about bipolar disorder, Darcy feels less anxious, gains a better understanding of Ms. Zinnia's behavior, and also realizes the importance of community support and acceptance.
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Imagine a Rainbow: A Child's Guide for Soothing Pain
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author:
Brenda S. Miles
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When a child is in pain, imagining scenes that are soothing or uplifting may help reduce the discomfort.
Imagine a Rainbow
is a beautiful tool for introducing children to the idea of using their imaginations to cope with pain, whether by itself or as part of a more comprehensive pain management plan.
The book also includes an extensive Note to Parents that explains the techniques of imagery and deep breathing, and how to help children use them.
Ages 4 - 8 years.
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I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola)
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NZ$ 17.00 each
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Lauren Child
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Lola has a cold and is feeling really ever so not well. So her big brother Charlie thinks of all sorts of ideas to try to cheer Lola up.
He brings her pink milk and biscuits, sings her a special song, plays her best smiley jigsaw puzzle and even takes her on a cloud-hopping adventure! Soon Lola's feeling much, much better!
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I'm Really Ever So Not Well (Charlie and Lola) Book & CD
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author:
Lauren Child
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Poor Lola - she's got a nasty cold and is feeling really ever so not well. So her big brother, Charlie, explains all about the germs that are making her feel ill, and thinks of all sorts of ideas to try to cheer her up. Soon Lola's feeling much, much better! The CD contains two readings of this bestselling story. The first is a straight reading and in the second Charlie tells you when to turn each page.
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Little Tree: A Story for Children with Serious Medical Illness
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author:
Joyce C. Mills
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Written for children who have experienced life-challenging illnesses or accidents, this sensitive and healing story of a little tree that loses some of its branches in a storm should appeal to children facing many different challenges.
In this illustrated second edition,
Little Tree
experiences the fear, self-blame and worry common to many children dealing with serious medical problems, but she learns that she still has strengths, abilities and resources for living a fruitful and happy life.
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Making Mummy Better : A Child's Experience of Post Natal Depression
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NZ$ 24.00 each
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Author:
Denise Scott
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A wonderfully illustrated, large picture book telling the story of Sally, whose mum has had a new baby and is now suffering from post-natal depression.
Written for 3–9 year olds whose mother is in the same situation, this book provides comfort and reassurance that, with help, support and time, their mum will also get better again.
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My Gran's Different
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author:
Sue Lawson and Caroline Magerl
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Sophie's Nanna bakes sponge cakes as high as my school bag ! Jonty's Granny catches the train to the footy every week ! Raffie's Nonna drives a florist van. But my Gran's different ! Each grandmother is different, but all are special. Some love footy, some love cakes, others work all week. But what if your Gran was more different than the others? Really different?
This book tells the story of Alzheimer's disease from a child's perspective.
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My Mum's Got Cancer
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NZ$ 25.00 each
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Author:
Lucy Blunt & Eloise Osborn (ill.)
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One quarter of the people diagnosed with cancer each year have children under 18 years. Upon diagnosis these parents always ask "What will I tell my children?".
This book is the essential resource for parents, the family, the child, the teacher and the school community to help normalise the treatment of cancer.
It is a picture book that provides information and practical advice, talking directly to the child and using open and charming illustrations which take away the fear and secrecy of cancer treatment.
Witten by a New Zealand author.
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Nicki's Mum
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NZ$ 15.00 each
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Author:
Dot Meharry & Dale Tutill
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Nicki’s Mum is sick. She has cancer and Nicki isn’t really sure what this means. But she does know that her Mum has lost all her beautiful hair and Nicki is scared that her school friends will laugh at her. When Mum comes to school Nicki finds out that everyone has their own way of dealing with things that scare them.
A beautiful story about acceptance and how courage can triumph.
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What About Me? When Brothers and Sisters Get Sick
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NZ$ 27.00 each
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Author:
Allan Peterkin
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When a child is seriously ill, siblings experience mixed emotions and hurt feelings, and wonder about the future. In this heartwarming story, the narrator, 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.
Ages 4 - 8 years.
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Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge
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Mem Fox
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Wilfrid is a small boy who lives next to an old people's home. His favourite person of all is Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper because she too has four names. So when Wilfrid discovers that Miss Nancy has lost her memory, he sets out to find it.
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