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• Cancer Hates Kisses

  Sliwerski, Jessica Reid,

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  As Mom goes through treatment for cancer, her family supports her with what cancer hates most: love.

• Cancer Is a C Word

  Pal, Sunita, 1978-

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  This book provides early elementary-aged children with a gentle, honest explanation of cancer by balancing difficult information with uplifting themes like caring and community.

• Fritzy Finds a Hat

  a Gentle Tale to Help Talk With Children About Cancer

  Hamilton, Scott, 1958-

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  Fritzy's mom has cancer, which is pretty scary. But Fritzy is on a mission to find his mom the perfect hat she can wear to her treatments.

• Warrior

  a Patient's Courageous Quest

  Stocker, Shannon,

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  Maria imagines battling through a dangerous land to rid her kingdom of beasts, but after a disappointing day she returns to her hospital bed feeling beat, where her friends, family, and medical team remind her she is a warrior.

• Making Happy

  Sheth, Sheetal, 1976-

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  When Leila's mother gets sick, lots of things change for her family, but one important thing stays the same--they still have each other, and they know how to find joy and laughter when they need it most.

• A Kids Book About Cancer

  Storm, Kelsie,

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  By fostering a basic understanding of cancer, this book aims to alleviate the fear cancer brings to both children and the entire support network of family and friends.

• The Greatest River

  Moolani Mehra, Namita, 1978-

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  Young Ananda discovers peace and unexpected hope when she travels to the sacred Ganges River to seek healing for her sick mother.

• The Invisible String

  Karst, Patrice,

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  When Liza and Jeremy run to their mother during a scary storm, she comforts them by telling them about the Invisible String, which connects people who love each other no matter where they are and means that they are never alone.

• The Feelings Book

  Parr, Todd

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  Bold colors and silly illustrations help young children identify and discuss their ever-changing moods in a kid-friendly way.

• Wherever You Are

  My Love Will Find You

  Tillman, Nancy

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  Lyrical verse and whimsical illustrations help reassure children that a parent's unconditional love follows them through every adventure and emotion, no matter where they go.