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2 year olds and chemo Rss

hey there just wondering if you have a book sort of age appropriate, to help explain to Kenzie who is 2 1/2 years old and about to start chemo. just something that will help explain hairloss and help her have some understanding haha its actually probably more to help us as her parents get aroun the ideas of whtas going to happen!! weve just spent two days in oncology unit and she has seen the kids with no hair, just dont think shes registered its going to happen to her, and its still sorta teary subject with me too. any ideas would be helpful cheers love kel xoox

Mckenzie Cate 28/7/04 & Lexi Breanne 10/5/07

Dear Kel,

I have done a search for relevant books for 2 year olds and chemo and have listed below a number of books. They are all based in the US and can be ordered through us. I am afraid there is nothing published or distributed here.

Thee Amazing Hannah, Look at Everything I Can Do by Amy Klett
Chemo Girl by Christina Tara Richmond

Angels & Monsters: A Child’s Eye View of Cancer. American Cancer Society, 2002.

Kathy’s Hats: A Story of Hope by Trudy Krisher. Albert Whitman, 1992. "Kathy’s love of hats comes in handy when the chemotherapy treatments she receives for her cancer make her hair fall out."

Our Family Has Cancer, Too! By Christine Clifford. University of Minnesota Press, 1998.
"This book was written to help you explore the world of cancer with your family."

Tickles Tabitha’s Cancer-Tankerous Mommy by Amelia Frahm. Nutcracker, 2001.
"Told through Tabitha’s eyes, it uses candor and comic reality to dispel stereotypes and acknowledge the moody truths faced by families living with cancer."

Zink the Zebra - a Special Tale by Kelly Weil. Gareth Stevens, 1996. "The message Kelly sends, through her story Zink the Zebra - A Special Tale, communicates the importance of being kind and sensitive to others who appear different from us. The life skills of understanding, respect, compassion, and acceptance of others are the fundamentals of true friendship. This young author knew that we are more alike than we are different, and that those very differences are what make us special!

I would like to wish you all the best.

Kind regards

Brett
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