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From visiting a relative to having an operation, find out what really goes on inside a hospital--and meet some of the amazing people who work there.
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Join Jonathan on his journey to learn about all the people on his health care team who will support him before, during, and after his medical procedure.
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Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains the roles of nurses, medical assistants, doctors, child life specialists, social workers, health educators, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and radiologic technicians.; Ages 7-12
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Hospital patient Filbert MacFee transforms himself into a series of animals to avoid some unpleasant medical procedures, making the nurses so frustrated that he is finally allowed to go home.
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An introduction to the hospital for young children. Describes hospital situations and people such as nurses, surgeons, anaesthesia, and the hospital ward in an amusing, friendly way.
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This is a book offering support for young children when a brother or sister is in hospital. It explores the emotions that go through children's minds when a sibling is in hospital.
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An introduction to the human skeletal system, explaining how the 206 bones of the skeleton join together, how they grow, how they help make blood, what happens when they break, and how they mend.
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A hospital courtyard garden and a vivid imagination are a haven for a young boy as he waits for his baby sister to be well enough to join him.; Noah and his family are living in The Children's Hospital because his new sister, Jessica, was born with a serious medical condition. Normal family life is…
A hospital courtyard garden and a vivid imagination are a haven for a young boy as he waits for his baby sister to be well enough to join him.; Noah and his family are living in The Children's Hospital because his new sister, Jessica, was born with a serious medical condition. Normal family life is…
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This hilarious, interactive picture book takes a look inside our bodies to show what humans are made of.; Lay your hand flat out in front of you. Have you ever wondered what it's made of? What's beneath your skin? Your muscle? Your nerves?; Find out in There's a Skeleton Inside You!; Follow two fri…
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Sophie is a strong and brave little girl who talks about how she had cancer at a very young age. Sophie takes you on a journey of her time at the hospital, her battle with cancer and a brief period of her life after, in remission. She is excited to share her story with other children to help them b…
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n interactive flap book explaining the intricacies of the brain. From the simple science of synapses to more complex brain functions such as how memories are stored and the meaning of dreams, this book explains the essential part which the brain plays in our every action and thought. 6 yrs+
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Anatomical illustrations guide children through the mysteries of the body with revealing lift the flap pages.
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"Your home probably has some sort of pain relief medication, something to combat bouts of allergies, and maybe a few vitamins or supplements from the local health store. And then there are the prescribed medications, the ones you're taking daily and those that you take 'as needed'. But do you ever …
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Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
Research has shown that building resilience in the face of adversity or challenges helps children and young people develop effective coping strategies and improve long-term outcomes across a spectrum of illnesses. You Are So Much More reminds children who have gone through or are going through an i…
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Toby loves his big sister Clemmie. She always looks after him and he looks after her - even when her disability means she has to go to hospital again. But they still find ways to have fun together - and their story will help encourage children facing a similar situation. Toby and Clemmie first appe…
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Lift the flaps to discover the microscopic world of germs - bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa. Find out what these tiny living things are, how they can make you ill, how your body fights them and what vaccines and antibiotics do to help, as well as some of the useful things they do for us, such…
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A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers.; Much more than the "facts of life" or ?…
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Sing your Unthinkables to rest with these 13 fun, catchy, and educational songs that support our children's social emotional learning as taught through the Superflex curriculum! Each song is an upbeat combination of music and lyrics that can help kids learn more about Social Town, the sneaky Unthin…
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This picture book prepares children for a procedure at BC Children's Hospital. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen when they come to hospital. The book also includes links to videos, and what your child can expect if they stay overnight.
This handout explains the limb lengthening process, including the operation and aftercare with a magnet.
This book introduces a young child to the concept of how babies grow. Every month the life-size drawings give parent and child amopportunity to explore how big the baby is in comparison to everyday objects, along with providing information about the umbilical cord, the womb, and the baby’s developm…
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This book offers an opportunity to all "students" of the body, formal and informal, to achieve a working understanding of body structure and related functions effectively and thoroughly.
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Follow Betty as she has her first blood test and learns that it is not as scary as she thought. She also learns about blood from Nurse Nina and gets to stay in the hospital and make lots of new friends.
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This graphic novel tells the story of Bridget and Carlton. Bridget and Carlton are as close as any sister and brother. But their relationship is particularly special. Carlton has autism and is almost completely nonverbal. He's smart, funny, creative, and loving. He has immense challenges in speakin…
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From debut children's author Vanessa Bayer and illustrator Rosie Butcher, How Do You Care for a Very Sick Bear is a sweet picture book with advice for children and adults for dealing with a sick friend.; When someone dear is dealing with illness, it's difficult to know what to do or say. The actor …
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This book is of use to grandparents as well as the professionals and legal service providers that support them. It is based on interviews with nearly 200 grandparents across the; province of British Columbia who have had to deal with the issues and challenges of raising their grandchildren. It prov…
Featuring ideas such as; -Mistakes can happen on a good day; -It was fun but now we're done; -When it is my turn to listen; -Saying what I think with respect; -Learning to respond to bullying; -Telling my teacher about a problem; -Fire drills at school; -Moving to a new home; - And dozens more
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This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
A comforting story which helps children deal with the their own death, death of friends, a family member, or even pets. A loving and tender tale that addresses our feelings of sadness, love, disbelief, and anger.
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You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.; Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and rewar…
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Sally Sanders is good at everything she does, or so it seems. Secretly she is afraid that if she can't do something well, or be the best, she will feel like a failure. She is scared that she is not "good enough." As a perfectionist, hitting the wrong note at a piano recital, or not making the socce…
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It's the human body, but not as you know it. Pop, pull, and spin your way through the skeleton, the lungs, the digestive system, and more!; Peer into the eye, get under the skin, and discover how similar you are to your friends. Find out where your food goes and why you would fall down without your…
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Learn the human body while having fun.; 76 magnets and 1 magnetic board to learn and assemble the different parts of the human body. 4 maps with detailed explanations on: the skeleton, the organs, the muscles and the body.
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Lift the flaps to uncover the amazing inner workings of your very own body - from your bones, blood and brain to the bacteria in your belly button.; Part of the Live-5-2-1-0 collection.
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This book is a step-by-step photo journey of Logan's treatments and surgeries from birth to age 18. Enns says that Making Faces is not intended to be a definitive guide to treatment, as each case of cleft lip and palate and each facial difference is unique. "My hope is that the general experiences…
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Information on what to expect during your visit to the Emergency Department.
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains what you can expect from us, for each approach.
In this comic book, Wendy doesn't have any friends her age and feels overwhelmed at school. Her little brother is more social but he's quick to lose his temper and get into fights. Something is clearly bothering them both. Good thing they're open to getting help and breaking down the stigma of ment…
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Jon loves his life in the North. But when he feels a pain that won't go away, he must go to a children's hospital in the south to find out what is wrong. A doctor there tells Jon he has cancer and will have to stay at the hospital for a while. Suddenly Jon's life is upside down! But with a handful …
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A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:; Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
Teddy isn't your average fur-iend...but neither is Emily! When she was first diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, it all seemed overwhelming. But now, the pair never lets anything stand in the way of everyday adventures...and they can teach you how too!; Sit, stay and come along as Teddy Talks about the…
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In this healing story, a little tree loses some of her branches in a storm. She experiences emotions of fear, self-blame, and worry so common to children facing serious medical problems. The little tree in the forest survives the storm and learns that although many branches and leaves were lost, sh…
This is a story about a little girl living with a sensory processing disorder who learns to navigate through the too loud, too bright, too fast world using her special sensory tool kit. Nicolette, age 4, loves to dance! She is excited because she is going to her very first dance class, but her tumm…
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Tyler loves nothing more than going on adventures with his friends. However, after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, Tyler is left feeling confused and frightened. Will life ever be the same?
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Red has a bright red label, but he is, in fact, blue. His teacher tries to help him be red (let's draw strawberries!), his mother tries to help him be red by sending him out on a playdate with a yellow classmate (go draw a nice orange!), and the scissors try to help him be red by snipping his label…
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Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains what how teens with hemophilia can take charge of their health. Discusses transition to an adult health care team.; Ages 13-17
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The beauty of life! Babies grow and thrive in their own ways. Told from the perspective of a resilient baby who fought to be in this world, share this story with your family and friends to spread hope and love.; Inspired by the birth of our daughter who was growth restricted in the womb, born prema…
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One-page handout identifying forms used for admission under the Mental Health Act):; Form 4 (reason for admission); Form 5 (consent for treatment); Form 13 (your rights), and; Forms 15 and 16 (choosing a support person); You can receive this pamphlet in person or by mail.