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Lifetimes: The beautiful way to explain death to children

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Mellonie, Bryan, Ingpen, Robert. [Toronto, ON]: Bantam Books , 1983.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 MEL 1983
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Life and death are explained in a sensitive, caring way using examples from nature and lovely illustrations.
Author
Mellonie, Bryan
Ingpen, Robert
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Bantam Books
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
Paperback, ill, (unpaged)
Subject
Coping with Death
Children and Grief
Children-Coping with Death and Dying
Picture Books
Abstract
Life and death are explained in a sensitive, caring way using examples from nature and lovely illustrations.
ISBN
0553344021
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 MEL 1983

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On children and death: How children and their parents can and do cope with death

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Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth. New York, NY: Simon & Schuster , 1983.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 255 KUB 1983
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is based on a decade of working with dying children and was written to help parents and families cope with the terminal illness or sudden death of a child. It speaks directly to the fears, doubts, anger, confusion, and anguish that parents and families are faced with.
Author
Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication Date
1983
Physical Description
Softcover: 271 pages
Subject
Coping with a Child's Death
Grief. Bereavement
Coping with Death
Children-Coping with Death and Dying
Abstract
This book is based on a decade of working with dying children and was written to help parents and families cope with the terminal illness or sudden death of a child. It speaks directly to the fears, doubts, anger, confusion, and anguish that parents and families are faced with.
ISBN
0-684-83939-3
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 255 KUB 1983

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No Fears...No Tears: Children with cancer coping with pain [DVD]

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Kuttner, Leora (Producer & Director). [Ottawa, ON]: Canadian Cancer Society , 1986.
Material Type
Video
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1986b
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A demonstration of various pain management techniques. Children and their parents learn various coping methods for frightening or painful treatment procedures.
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Author
Kuttner, Leora (Producer & Director)
Place of Publication
[Ottawa, ON]
Publisher
Canadian Cancer Society
Publication Date
1986
Physical Description
1 DVD: 27:57 min.
Subject
Children with Cancer-Coping
Pain
Abstract
A demonstration of various pain management techniques. Children and their parents learn various coping methods for frightening or painful treatment procedures.
Language
English
Material Type
Video
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1986b

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Show me what my friends can see: A developmental guide for parents of babies with severely impaired sight and their professional advisors

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Sonksen, Patricia, Stiff, Blanche. London, UK: Institute of Child Health , 1991.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FH 300 SON 1991
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A book aimed at helping parents of visually impaired babies by providing activities and play ideas.
Author
Sonksen, Patricia
Stiff, Blanche
Place of Publication
London, UK
Publisher
Institute of Child Health
Publication Date
1991
Physical Description
Paperback, 64 p.
Subject
Vision/Vision Disorders. Visual Impairments
Child Development
Blindness
Blindness-Coping
Parenting Children with Disabilities
Parenting Children with Physical Disabilities
Abstract
A book aimed at helping parents of visually impaired babies by providing activities and play ideas.
ISBN
095175260
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FH 300 SON 1991

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What about me?: When brothers and sisters get sick

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Peterkin, Allan, Middendorf, Frances (Illustrator). New York, NY: Magination Press , 1992.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 860.5 PET 1992
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Illustrated book dealing with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in a situation where a sibling is ill: guilt about having caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing for life to return to the …
Author
Peterkin, Allan
Middendorf, Frances (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
Softcover: 30 p.
Subject
Children Coping with Family Illness
Sibling Relationships
Picture Books
Abstract
Illustrated book dealing with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in a situation where a sibling is ill: guilt about having caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing for life to return to the way it was.
ISBN
0945354487
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR EF 860.5 PET 1992

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Gentle willow: A story for children about dying

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Mills, Joyce C., Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator). Washington, DC: Magination Press , 1993.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 MIL 1993
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
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.
Author
Mills, Joyce C.
Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Washington, DC
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1993
Physical Description
Hardcover, col. ill. (unpaged).
Subject
Coping with Death
Children and Grief
Children-Coping with Death and Dying
Abstract
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.
ISBN
945354541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 250 MIL 1993

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Pain, pain, go away: Helping children with pain

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McGrath, Patrick J., Finley, Allen, Ritchie, Judith. [Bethesda, MD]: Association for the Care of Children's Health , 1994.
URL
http://pediatric-pain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PPGA2003.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet is to teach parents about pain in children and to help them to ask for better care. It tells about sources of pain, how to measure it in children, and pain management.
  1 url  
URL
http://pediatric-pain.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/PPGA2003.pdf
Author
McGrath, Patrick J.
Finley, Allen
Ritchie, Judith
Place of Publication
[Bethesda, MD]
Publisher
Association for the Care of Children's Health
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
PDF, 15 p.
Subject
Pain
Coping with Pain
Abstract
This booklet is to teach parents about pain in children and to help them to ask for better care. It tells about sources of pain, how to measure it in children, and pain management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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The worst loss: How families heal from the death of a child

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Rosof, Barbara D. New York, NY: Henry Holt and Company, Inc. , 1994.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 255 ROS 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book will help families who have experienced the loss of a child to know what they are facing, understand what they are feeling, and appreciate their own needs and timetables.
Author
Rosof, Barbara D.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company, Inc.
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
Paperback, xiii, 290 p.
Subject
Coping with a Child's Death
Coping with a Sibling's Death
Grief. Bereavement
Coping with Death
Abstract
This book will help families who have experienced the loss of a child to know what they are facing, understand what they are feeling, and appreciate their own needs and timetables.
ISBN
0-8050-3241-X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 255 ROS 1994

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A time to grieve: Meditations for healing after the death of a loved one

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Staudacher, Carol. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers , 1994.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 STA 1994
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This book is a collection of comforting, down-to-earth thoughts and meditations, including the authentic voices of survivors, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
Author
Staudacher, Carol
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Publication Date
1994
Physical Description
Softcover: 248 pages
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Abstract
This book is a collection of comforting, down-to-earth thoughts and meditations, including the authentic voices of survivors, for anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.
ISBN
0-06-250845-8
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 STA 1994

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Bereaved children and teens: A support guide for parents and professionals

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Grollman, Earl A. [Boston, MA]: Beacon Press , 1995. Rev. ed. of: Explaining death to children. 1967. .
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 GRO 1995
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This is a comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, counselors, health-care professionals, clergy and others concerned about the children in their lives. Suggests ways of explaining death to children and teens from a number of perspectives eg. philosophical, cultural and religious.
Author
Grollman, Earl A.
Edition
Rev. ed. of: Explaining death to children. 1967.
Place of Publication
[Boston, MA]
Publisher
Beacon Press
Publication Date
1995
Physical Description
xii; 238 p.
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Coping with Death
Children's Emotions
Emotional Health
Abstract
This is a comprehensive resource for parents, teachers, counselors, health-care professionals, clergy and others concerned about the children in their lives. Suggests ways of explaining death to children and teens from a number of perspectives eg. philosophical, cultural and religious.
ISBN
080702306X
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 200 GRO 1995

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Finding your way: Grieving the death of your child

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Reimer, Joanne Chekryn, Davies, Betty. [Vancouver, BC?]: Canuck Place , 1996.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 255 REI 1996
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Discusses the process of grief for all members of a family. Includes poems and proverbs from numerous cultures.
Author
Reimer, Joanne Chekryn
Davies, Betty
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Canuck Place
Publication Date
1996
Physical Description
Paperback, 44 p.
Subject
Coping with a Child's Death
Grief. Bereavement
Abstract
Discusses the process of grief for all members of a family. Includes poems and proverbs from numerous cultures.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GV 255 REI 1996

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No tears, no fears... 13 years later: Children coping with pain

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Kuttner, Leora (Executive Producer), McDonald, Lawrence (Director). , 1998.
Material Type
DVD
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1998b
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
Children, now young adults, who participated in pain management program "No Fears No Tears, 1986." discuss the impact of cancer on their lives.
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Alternate Title
No fears no tears 13 years later
Author
Kuttner, Leora (Executive Producer)
McDonald, Lawrence (Director)
Publication Date
1998
Physical Description
1 DVD: 46 min.
Subject
Pain
Chronic Pain
Cancer Pain Control-Coping
Abstract
Children, now young adults, who participated in pain management program "No Fears No Tears, 1986." discuss the impact of cancer on their lives.
Language
English
Material Type
DVD
Call Number
FE 550 KUT 1998b

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Tear soup: a recipe for healing after loss

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Schwiebert, Pat, DeKlyen, Chuck, Bills, Taylor (Illustrator). Portland, OR: Grief Watch , 1999.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 200 SCH 1999
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
A modern-day fable, told in a richly illustrated children's book format, about a woman who has suffered a terrible loss.
Author
Schwiebert, Pat
DeKlyen, Chuck
Bills, Taylor (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Portland, OR
Publisher
Grief Watch
Publication Date
1999
Physical Description
Hardcover, 51 p. : ill.
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Picture Books
Abstract
A modern-day fable, told in a richly illustrated children's book format, about a woman who has suffered a terrible loss.
ISBN
9780961519766
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GV 200 SCH 1999

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The first 24 hours after a general anesthetic

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Surgery Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2000.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020
This handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Surgery Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Surgery
Abstract
This handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020
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URLs
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The first 24 hours after a general anesthetic [Chinese Simplified]

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Surgery Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2000.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020ChS_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020ChS
Written in Simplified Chinese, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020ChS_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Surgery Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Surgery
Abstract
Written in Simplified Chinese, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020ChS
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URLs
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The first 24 hours after a general anesthetic [Punjabi]

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Surgery Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2000.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020P_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020P
Written in Punjabi, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020P_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Surgery Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Surgery
Abstract
Written in Punjabi, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020P
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URLs
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The first 24 hours after a general anesthetic [Traditional Chinese]

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Surgery Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2000.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020TCh_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020TCh
Written in Traditional Chinese, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020TCh_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Surgery Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Surgery
Abstract
Written in Traditional Chinese, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020TCh
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URLs
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The first 24 hours after a general anesthetic [Vietnamese]

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Surgery Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2000.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020V_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020V
Written in Vietnamese, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1020V_First24HrsAfterAnesthetic_2000.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Surgery Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Surgery
Abstract
Written in Vietnamese, this handout provides parents with information on what to expect in the first 24 hours after their child has anesthesia. It covers the topics of aches, pain, fever, nausea, vomiting,as well as what foods to offer and what to do in case of breathing problems.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1020V
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URLs
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Anatomically correct dolls, by Christine (female)

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Boulter, Christine [creator]. Nanaimo, BC: Twiddley Thumbs Toys , 2000.
Material Type
Other
Call Number
GA 110 BOU 2000a
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Set includes a child, youth and adult doll.
Author
Boulter, Christine [creator]
Place of Publication
Nanaimo, BC
Publisher
Twiddley Thumbs Toys
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
3 female dolls (clothed, various articles) : in bag
Subject
Sex Education
Child Development
Children's Health-Hygiene
Young Adults-Hygiene
Child Sexual Abuse
Relationships
Abstract
Set includes a child, youth and adult doll.
Notes
Audience: counselling professionals, educators, parents, persons with disabilities and support workers.
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Call Number
GA 110 BOU 2000a

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Anatomically correct dolls, by Christine (male)

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Boulter, Christine [creator]. Nanaimo, BC: Twiddley Thumbs Toys , 2000.
Material Type
Other
Call Number
GA 110 BOU 2000b
Availability
3 copies, 3 available
Set includes a child, youth and adult doll.
Author
Boulter, Christine [creator]
Place of Publication
Nanaimo, BC
Publisher
Twiddley Thumbs Toys
Publication Date
2000
Physical Description
3 male dolls (clothed, various articles) : in bag
Subject
Sex Education
Child Development
Children's Health-Hygiene
Young Adults-Hygiene
Child Sexual Abuse
Relationships
Abstract
Set includes a child, youth and adult doll.
Notes
Audience: counselling professionals, educators, parents, persons with disabilities and support workers.
Language
English
Material Type
Other
Call Number
GA 110 BOU 2000b

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