Books That Help Kids Deal with Cancer

The "C" Word

Cancer. The mere word strikes fear in the hearts of most. Nobody wants it. Thousands are diagnosed with it. If it throws adults for a loop, imagine what it can do to a kid. When kids are forced to face cancer, by either a diagnosis of a loved one, or that of their own, having the resources to support them is imperative. It can make all the difference between coping and not.

Helping Kids Cope

If we can mention it, we can manage it. If we talk about it, we can tame it. Being straightforward and developmentally appropriate is crucial, when helping kids understand cancer. Keeping information from them, being secretive, and allowing them to fill in the blanks on their own causes much more anxiety and stress.

Helping Kids Cope with Their Own Diagnosis

The Famous Hat: A story book to help children with childhood cancer to prepare for treatment, namely chemotherapy, and losing their hair

I'm a Kid Living With Cancer

Kathy's Hats: A Story of Hope

Let's Talk about When Kids Have Cancer

H is for Hair Fairy: An Alphabet of Encouragement and Insight for Kids (and Kids at Heart!) with Cancer

The Great Katie Kate Tackles Questions About Cancer

Healing Images for Children: Teaching Relaxation and Guided Imagery to Children Facing Cancer and Other Serious Illnesses

Taking Cancer to School

Chemo to the Rescue: A Children's Book About Leukemia

Helping Kids Cope with the Diagnosis of a Loved One

Mommy Without Hair? My World Turned Upside Down