What About Me?: When Brothers and Sisters Get Sick

What about me? This question, usually unspoken, lies at the heart of this poignant story, as a young girl attempts to cope with her brother's being ill. Beautifully written and illustrated, this story deals with the many complicated feelings the well child experiences in such a situation: guilt about having somehow caused the illness, fear that the sibling will die, anger over being left out, anxiety about catching the sickness, and longing for life to return to the way it was. The story will allow parents and their well children to take some time out for one another and to forge a renewed sense of family. From the Introduction: Children may try to overcompensate for ill siblings and attempt to please the parents by becoming "superkids" who never have a problem. At the other extreme, they may start to misbehave at home or at school. They may be teased by other children because their brother or sister is not "normal." They may feel angry at their sick sibling for getting so much attention, and then feel guilty for having such unacceptable feelings, with resulting damage to their self-esteem....Children will identify with Laura, the young girl with a sick brother in the story, and will know that their feelings are acknowledged. Sharing this understanding will help reestablish the closeness between you and your child that is so essential to your child's comfort and well-being.

Peterkin MD, Dr. Allan

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Magination Press

The Flyaway Blanket

Mom's Choice Award for Children's Picture Books and Bedtime Stories—Gold Oh, no! Jake's favorite blanket gets carried off with the wind and flies away.
Does it wander far? Where does it go? Will it be missing forever?
Take a peek at this sweet tale about a cherished blanket and that loving bond shared by a parent and child. A Note to Parents is included.
 From the Note to Parents: At its heart, The Flyaway Blanket is a simple story about the strength of the bonds between parents and their children. Often, children have a favorite blanket or soft toy they cuddle at night and carry with them everywhere. These transitional or comfort objects have been shown to play an important role in helping children to explore the world and become more independent as they grow toward adolescence. Transitional objects symbolize a parent’s love and become a familiar presence that allows children to soothe themselves in new situations or when they feel alone or insecure. Every well-worn blanket becomes a treasure that is irreplaceable, and each has a unique story composed over time by the boy or girl who loves it. In this charmingly illustrated story, a child’s favorite blanket is picked up by the wind and carried away. The blanket flies through the neighborhood and passes many different animal mothers and babies, eventually returning to its original owner to be cherished and loved.

Children's Books

Growing Up & Facts of Life

This fun story about the highs and lows of media stardom is perfect for readers not yet ready for Charlotte's Web. A gorgeous peacock hatches an escape from the zoo in search of fame, only to realize that it's not all that it's cracked up to be, and that instant stardom can be tough and beauty is more than feathers deep. Peacock loves to see his friend Sketch, a girl who comes to the zoo and inks drawings of him. But life was lonely when she wasn't around. As a free bird, his adventures attract all the attention he'd always dreamed of, adoring fans, tons of photos, and news headlines. But when he starts to molt, as peacocks do, his tail feathers fall out. His fame evaporates, and Peacock finally comes to appreciate Sketch, who's stayed by his side from the beginning. This story is a lighthearted exploration of the fleeting nature of social media stardom, and the importance of real-world friendships. Includes a Note to Parents and Caregivers about how to navigate social media with kids.

Peacock and Sketch

Animals

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What About Me?: When Brothers and Sisters Get Sick

The Flyaway Blanket

Peacock and Sketch