URL

www.what-makes-a-baby.com

Author

Silverberg, Cory

Smyth, Fiona (illustrator)

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Seven Stories Press

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Hardcover, 35 pages (unpaginated)

Subject

Childbirth

Sex Education

Abstract

At some point, children become curious about babies. This usually happens when a new baby arrives in a family (or is about to arrive and all the grown-ups are talking about it). But it can happen at other times, too.

Children want to know where babies come from in general. They also want to know, specifically, where they came from. These aren't the same question, and they don't have the same answer.

One answer articulates the unique story of their conception and birth, while the other offers the basics of how all human beings are born. Both stories are valuable. The first connects a child to their personal life history as well as their familial, cultural, and ethnic background. The second connects all children to each other; reminding us that while differences are important, and shouldn't be erased, shared humanity is a pretty cool thing, too.

This book helps adults tell children that second story. It doesn't include information about sexual intercourse, donor insemination, fertility treatments, surrogacy, or adoption. But it creates a space for you to share as few or as many of those details as you like.

Few adults are automatically comfortable talking about these things with children. For this reason, I've developed a simple reader's guide for parents. You can download it for free at www.what-makes-a-baby.com.

ISBN

9781609804855

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GA 110 SIL 2012

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URL

http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Urology-Site/Documents/Kidney%20Story.pdf

Author

Schneider, Caitlin

Tong, Irene

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Nephron Publishers

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Softcover

Subject

Kidney Transplantation

Abstract

For children that are getting a kidney transplant. This picture book. Explains what a kidney does, what happens during transplant surgery, and what to expect after surgery. Includes pages that can be photocopied, where the child can draw in their new kidney, and fill in their name and surgery date.

Ages 6-10

ISBN

9781999096007

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Ebook

Call Number

JUNIOR FP 480 SCH 2019

URL

http://nowwhat.org.au/

Corporate Author

The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer

Place of Publication

Sydney, Australia

Publisher

CanTeen

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Spiral bound softcover: 68 p.

Subject

Cancer. Neoplasms. Oncology

Death and Dying

Abstract

This book shares stories from young people who have lived through the death of their siblings, and made it out the other side.

ISBN

9780980463750

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GV 100 SIB 2011

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URL

http://nowwhat.org.au/

Author

Don, Pauline

Young, Rob (Designer)

Corporate Author

The Australian Organisation for Young People Living with Cancer

Place of Publication

Sydney, Australia

Publisher

CanTeen

Publication Date

2011

Physical Description

Spiral bound soft cover: 66 p.

Subject

Cancer-Coping

Young Adults

Grief. Bereavement

Death and Dying

Abstract

This book is meant to be like a friend accompanying a child or young adult on their journey of grief after losing a sibling or parent to cancer. This book was created with input from lots of young people who have shared similar experiences. And while it can't give you all the answers you may be looking for, it may help you find something that helps you make sense of the space you're now in.

ISBN

9780980463743

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GV 200 DON 2011

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