Alternate Title

Can I tell you about being a young carer?

Author

Aldridge, Jo

Aldridge Deacon, Jack [illustrator]

Place of Publication

London, UK and Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover; 56 pages

Series

Can I Tell You About...?

Subject

Young carers

Caregiving

Abstract

Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.

Part of the best-selling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home. It describes what young carers like Carly do, and the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both positive and negative. It also explains what support is available for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as well as other professionals and online. Carly's story will help young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family members and professionals support young carers.

Recommended for children ages 8-12.

ISBN

978-1785925269

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR EF 610 ALD 2019

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Author

Antrobus, Raymond

Dunbar, Polly; [ill.]

Place of Publication

Somerville, MA

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover; [np.]

Subject

Deafness-Children

Hearing Aids

Hearing. Hard of Hearing-Children

Abstract

Is Little Bear ignoring his friends when they say hi, or is something else going on? A discovery opens new doors in a tale that will delight kids with deafness and all children learning to navigate their world.

ISBN

9781536212662

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FI 400.5 ANT 2020

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