Kids' Books Available Through Candlelighters
Friday, September 05, 2008

Books For Kids With Cancer

Information empowers even the youngest cancer patient through all stages of their diagnosis and treatment.

Candlelighters Publications

Chemo, Craziness & Comfort, My book about childhood cancer by Nancy Keene and Trevor Romain. A 200 page resource that provides practical advice for children diagnosed with cancer between 6 and 12 years of age. Warm and funny illustrations and easy-to-read text help the child (and parents) make sense of cancer and its treatment.

The Amazing Hannah, Look at Everything I Can Do! by Amy Klett and Dave Klett is available in English and Spanish. This 28 page picture book is written for the preschool (1 to 5 years) child who has been diagnosed with cancer. Through real-life photos, children will be able to identify with Hannah's hospital stay, special friends, tests, treatment and germ care.

La Fantastica Hannah: Miren todo lo que puedo hacer!  by Amy Klett and Dave Klett (for Spanish-speaking children diagnosed with cancer between one and five years of age).

Oliver's Story: For 'Sibs' of Kids with Cancer, is a 40 page illustrated book targeted for the 3 to 8 year old sibling of children diagnosed with cancer. Illustrated by Mike Dodd and written through the eyes of his six-year-old son Oliver, this resource focuses on the many questions that siblings have when their brother or sister is diagnosed with cancer, and offers constructive ways on how they can provide support. Candlelighters extends their heartfelt appreciation to the Davenport Family Foundation and Computer Associates for funding to make this publication possible.

La Historia de Oliver: Para los hermanos de niños con cancer - Oliver's Story: For 'Sibs' of Kids with Cancer, in Spanish.

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