When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–12 · 1991

When Someone Has a Very Serious Illness

By Marge Heegaard

Part of the Drawing Out Feelings series

Guide children through understanding illness and coping.

4.4/5 Goodreads · 22 ratings
36 pages
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When illness strikes a family, children often struggle to understand and cope. This book uses engaging drawings to help young ones grasp the concept of illness and navigate the emotional landscape of family change. It offers practical ways for families to communicate and support children in developing healthy coping skills. How will your child understand and adapt to these changes?

From the publisher

This book will help families communicate and evaluate a child’s understanding and feelings about family change while teaching basic concepts of illness and healthy coping skills.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
36
Reading age
6–12
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about diseasesBooks about health and daily livingBooks about diseases, illnesses, injuries, and disabilitiesBooks about death, grief, and bereavementBooks about journaling
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The Drawing Out Feelings series

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Book details

Publication
Published
July 23, 1996
First published
January 1, 1991
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780962050244

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