Books offer a safe starting point for discussing difficult topics. Within the pages of books, children uncover a realm of possibility where emotions are validated, and coping strategies are uncovered.
Siblings
Books for siblings of children with illness, medical complexities or special needs
Special Brothers and Sisters: Stories and Tips for Siblings of Children with a Disability or Serious Illness
The Sibling Slam Book
Billy’s Sister
Sometimes
Hi, My Name is Jack
When Your Brother or Sister Has Cancer: A Guide for Teens By National Cancer Institute
You Are Not Alone: Families Touched by Cancer
Jamie’s Journey: Cancer from the Voice of a Sibling
Our Family Has Cancer Too!
Social-Emotional
The Color Monster
My Many Colored Days
In My Heart
The Rabbit Listened
Hey Warrior
Hey Awesome
My Magic Breath
Mighty & Bright
Nothing Stays The Same, but that’s okay
Up and Down, Round and Round
Don’t Believe Everything You Think
The Bear is Not There
Today I Feel Silly & Other Moods that Make My Day
The Kissing Hand
The Invisible String
A Teaspoon of Courage for Kids: A Little Book of Encouragement for Whenever You Need It
Rain Before Rainbows
The Magical Yet
Hope
Grief and Loss
Forever Connected
The Invisible String
Death is Stupid
How High is Heaven?
The Memory Box
Something Very Sad Happened
After Charlotte’s Mom Died
What Does Grief Feel Like?
A Land Called Grief
My Yellow Balloon
Tear Soup
Sesame Street- Something Small & When Families Grieve
Fire in my Heart, Ice in my Veins
Healing Your Grieving Heart For Teens
Hospital/Medical
Usborne Books
Going to the Hospital
Look Inside Your Body
Look Inside the Hospital
See Inside Your Body
Digging Deep
The Puddle Jumpers Guide to Kicking Cancer
Nowhere Hair
Mighty & Bright
What Happens When Someone I Love Has Cancer
What Happens When a Kid Has Cancer?
My Hair Went on Vacation
How Do You Care for Very Sick Bear?
My Parent Has Cancer and it Really Sucks
Parents/Caregivers
Dancing While Cancering
When Your Child is Sick: A Guide to Navigating the Practical and Emotional Challenges of Caring for a Child Who is Very Ill
Children With Cancer: A Guide for Parents By National Cancer Institute
Journals
Art with Heart Journal
Wreck This Journal
Gratitude Journal for Kids
Angel Catcher for Kids
Digging Deep
Casey Cares
Mighty & Bright
Child Life on Call
A Kid Again
Sesame Workshop
The Standish Foundation
Wonders & Worries
Victory Junction
Camp Care
Project Sunshine
Child Life Disaster Relief