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Can I tell you about ... being a young carer?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124646

Aldridge, Jo, Aldridge Deacon, Jack [illustrator]. London, UK and Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2019.

Material Type: Book

Call Number: JUNIOR EF 610 ALD 2019

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

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 …

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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BC Children's and Women's Family Library

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Can I tell you about Diabetes (Type 1)? A guide for friends, family and professionals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110221

Edge, Julie, MacConville, Julia (ill.). Philadelphia, PA: Jessica Kingsley Publishers , 2014.

Material Type: Book

Call Number: JUNIOR FL 800.5 EDG 2014

Availability: 1 copy, 1 available

Meet Debbie - a young girl with diabetes type 1. Debbie invites readers to learn about this type of diabetes from her perspective, describing how it feels to have high and low blood sugar levels. She explains how she can monitor her blood sugar and controls it with medication. Debbie also talks abo…

Author: Edge, Julie; MacConville, Julia (ill.)

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date: 2014

Physical Description: Softcover: 385 p.

Subject: Diabetes Mellitus Children; Diabetes; Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes

Abstract: Meet Debbie - a young girl with diabetes type 1. Debbie invites readers to learn about this type of diabetes from her perspective, describing how it feels to have high and low blood sugar levels. She explains how she can monitor her blood sugar and controls it with medication. Debbie also talks about the challenges of having diabetes and lets readers know how she can be helped and supported. This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.

ISBN: 9781849054690

Language: English

Material Type: Book

Call Number: JUNIOR FL 800.5 EDG 2014

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