Child and Adolescent Resources

These are some of the books geared to the general public that are available in the Health Resource Centre. We also have a large collection of pamphlets, or we can help you search for health information on the Internet.

Books, videos and magazines in our Consumer Health Collection may be signed out by anyone living in the Westman area. Please come and visit us Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 4:30 at:

Brandon RHA Health Resource Centre
150 McTavish Ave. E.
Brandon, MB R7a 2B3
Tel: 204-578-4080
Email: library@brandonrha.mb.ca

GENERAL:

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 Z85p 2001
Pooh gets a Check-up / Kathleen W. Zoehfeld

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 I51 1 2001
Lift the Lid, Use the Potty! / Annie Ingle
Lift the flap and stick on the stickers to help Little Bunny use the brand-new purple potty. This “lift the flap” book teaches children about potty training in a fun and effective way.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.03 B489b 2000
The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist / Jan & Stan Berenstain
This book teaches children about dental hygiene and going to the dentists.

Cons. Hlth WF 553 W431b 2003
Breathe Easy: Young People’s Guide to Asthma / Johathan H. Weiss

Cons. Hlth WF 553 A853ak 2003
Asthma Basics: Kids—Be a Secret Asthma Agent / Asthma Society of Canada

Cons. Hlth HV 701 L215y 2003
Young and Wise: A Safety Guide for Children / Marcele Lamarche & Jean-Francois Beauchemin

Cons. Hlth HV 894 H163o 2004
Oh Brother!: Growing Up with a Special Needs Sibling / Natalie Hale

Cons. Hlth WS 350.8 .A8 Q7p 2001
Putting on the Brakes: Young People’s Guide to Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder / Patricia O. Quinn & Judith M. Stern

Cons. Hlth WS 450 H315ip 2004
It’s Perfectly Normal : Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health / Robie Harris

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 G779e 2004
Ever So, Ever So / Kes Gray, Sarah Nayler
This children’s book teaches kids how to cope when their parents have a newborn baby.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 A565w 2002
Why Are You So Sad?: A Child’s Book About Parental Depression / Beth Andrews
When a parent has depression, children often feel sad and confused themselves. This interactive book can help by:
· Explaining depression and its treatment in kid terms
· Reassuring children that their parents can get better
· Exploring the many feelings children usually have
· Helping children understand and express their feelings
· Providing practical tips for coping with a parent’s depression
· Showing children how they can feel better too
Why Are You So Sad? Contains a comprehensive and authoritative note to parents by therapists from the disciplines of clinical social work and clinical psychology.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 Y75s 2001
Samantha’s Unicorn / Robyn Posen Young & Merridy Kotler
This book teaches children about cancer and how to cope with it.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 B752m 2000
The Mermaid’s Muse / David Bouchard & Zhong-Yang Huang
A small boy receives a carved dragon boat from his grandmother for his birthday. When the boy expresses his fear of dragons to his grandmother, she relates the story of how the dragon boat came to be. Generously donated by Waves of Hope.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 C454a 2004
Awakening the Dragon: The Dragon Boat Festival / Arlene Chan & Song Nan Zhang
Chan explains the historical significance of the dragon and the festival, including the customs and folklore connected with the races. Describes the dragon boats, the team members and their responsibilities, and their preparation and training. Looks at the traditions of this ancient culture as well as the modern-day sport. Generously donated by Waves of Hope.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 M182m 2001
My Mummy is Sick: A Story About Breast Cancer / Fani Madill
This book was written by a mother with breast cancer to help her daughter understand what they were going through as a family.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 W346w 2005
Where’s Mom’s Hair?: A Family’s Journey through Cancer / Debbie, Haydn & Emmett Watters
This book covers the steps in cancer treatment from the perspective of the patient’s children. The authors show that, especially with the help of friends and family, it is possible to get through treatment and even grow a brand new head of hair. Generously donated by Waves of Hope.

Cons. Hlth PZ 7 M657g 2004
Gentle Willow: A Story for Children about Dying / Joyce C. Mills & Cary Pillo
This comforting story will help all children to deal with the death of friends, family members, or pets. It is a loving tale that addresses our feelings of sadness, love, disbelief, and anger. It provides children with a transformational way of viewing death and dying. This story is ultimately one of joy and hope. Generously donated by Waves of Hope.

Cons. Hlth PZ 7 S854w 2004
Water Bugs & Dragonflies: Explaining Death to young Children / Doris Stickney
Explains death from a Christian perspective. Includes prayers and bible quotations. Generously donated by Waves of Hope.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 K29m 2002
My Mommy has MS / Elizabeth & Deborah Kellet
This book teaches children about MS, what it is, what it does to your body, how it works, and how to cope with it.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 M643i 2006
Imagine a Rainbow: A Child’s Guide for Soothing Pain / Brenda S. Miles & Nichole Wong
When a child is in pain, imaging 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 a 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.

Cons. Hlth PZ 10.3 A787i 2004
I Am Brave: Children Living with Arthritis / The Arthritis Society
I Am Brave: Children Living with Arthritis was developed by The Arthritis Society to give hope and inspiration to children living with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA), commonly referred to as Juvenile Arthritis (JA). The book is also intended to raise awareness about this painful disorder so Canadians will develop a better understanding of the fact that arthritis is not just an old persons disease.
The Arthritis Society asked children from across Canada to draw pictures about their lives and their experiences with arthritis. A variety of topics were covered in their drawings, including the emotional impact of the disease, day-to-day experiences, and what it is like when they are unwell.


FOR FAMILY MEMBERS:

Cons. Hlth WL 360 K14m 2006
Multiple Sclerosis: A Guide for Families / Rosalind C. Kalb

Cons. Hlth WL 360 D495h 2000
How to Talk About MS with Your Children: A Guide for Parents / Monique Devine

Cons Hlth WL 385 B628g 2003
Growing Up with Epilepsy: A Practical Guide for Parents / Lynn Bennett Blackburn

Cons Hlth WS 130 B915e 2004
Eating Disorders: A Parent’s Guide / Rachel Bryant-Waugh & Bryan Lask

Cons. Hlth QZ 201 C319o 2004
100 Questions and Answers About your Child’s Cancer/ William L. Carroll & Jessica Reisman

Cons. Hlth WS 289 N41lh 2001
The Heart of a Child: What Families Need to Know About Heart Disorders in Children / Catherine A. Neill & Carleen & Edward B. Clark

Cons. Hlth WS 450 H628n 2005
The New Speaking of Sex : What Your Children Need to Know and When They Need to Know It / Meg Hickling


(Last updated May 22, 2008)