Mom Has Cancer! (Let's Talk About It) - Softcover

Moore-Mallinos, Jennifer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764140744 ISBN 13: 9780764140747

Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2008

Synopsis

The sensitively written Let's Talk About It Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing color illustrations on every page, and are available in both English and Spanish language editions. A short section at the back of each book offers related advice to parents. This book points out that a diagnosis that Mom has cancer is as frightening for her children as it is for her. The story describes such a situation, helping kids understand how Mom requires special medical care on her path toward regaining health.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2—The first title is a straightforward narrative that exposes a young boy's anxiety prior to learning his mother's cancer diagnosis, his ability to adapt to lifestyle changes once provided with honest information and reassurance, and, most importantly, his family's resumption of familiar ways once treatment is completed. Steering clear of extraneous facts, the book focuses on just what needs to be said in order to make a tough situation manageable. Bright watercolors and cheerful cartoon illustrations keep the tone upbeat. While the book has definite value for kids facing cancer in the family, it is also suitable for sharing with friends and classmates. In Mom Works Too!, the main character is adjusting to the fact that her pregnant mother will now be home for a period of time. The author suggests that moms are "at work" whether they are actually on the job or carrying out domestic tasks—an excellent message that is somewhat lost in this meandering story. More inspiring options for discussions on working moms are Peter Glassman's My Working Mom (HarperCollins, 1994) and Rebecca Emberly's My Mother's Secret Life (Little, Brown, 1998).—Gloria Koster, West School, New Canaan, CT
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About this edition

• Publisher: B E S Pub Co
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0764140744
• ISBN 13: 9780764140747
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Fabrega Marta