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The Long Journey Home

Richard Delaney

This story is an adventure-with-a-message for any child who has suffered separation from loved ones. The Long Journey Home is a story of love and loss, trauma and trust.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss

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When I Was Little...: A Child's Journey in Overcoming Abuse & Trauma

Keri Vellis

When I Was Little is a story for children who have suffered any kind of abuse or trauma in their young lives. Follow along as a child struggles with emotions and learns to share difficult feelings and experiences with trusted individuals The child finds comfort and security in a safe and loving environment. This is Book #2 in a series focused on foster care, adoption and child safety and advocacy written by Keri Vellis.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Children with Special Needs, Trauma & Brain Development, Professionals, Effects of Trauma

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Building Brotherhood One Step at a Time

Katherine E.L. Norris

At first Kyle was excited that his new adopted brother, Carter, would be moving in permanently. He couldn't wait to be a big brother. It wasn't long before he realized that being a big brother was not always fun. Maybe he didn't want to be a big brother after all. Can Mommy find a way to bring the two brothers together once and for all?

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted

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Tiger-Tiger Is It True?

Byron Katie & Hans Wilhelm

Tiger-Tiger, Is It True? is a story about a little tiger who thinks that his whole world is falling apart: his parents don’t love him, his friends have abandoned him, and life is unfair. But a wise turtle asks him four questions, and everything changes. He realizes that all his problems are not caused by things, but by his thoughts about things; and that when he questions his thoughts, life becomes wonderful again. This is a heartwarming story with a powerful message that can transform the lives of even very young children. Byron Katie’s wisdom-filled words and Hans Wilhelm’s vivid, magical illustrations combine to make a book that will become one of the classics of children’s literature.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted, Children with Special Needs, Attachment

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Little Meerkat's BIG PANIC

Jane Evans

Once upon a time there was a Little Meerkat with a very important job to do. Today was the day when Little Meerkat finally took a turn at being the lookout meerkat - watching for dangers to protect the meerkat gang.

It was all going well until Little Meerkat fell asleep and woke up to find everyone had disappeared! This sent Little Meerkat into one very big panic. With help from Small Elephant and Mini Monkey, can Little Meerkat calm down and find the missing meerkats?

This playful full-colour storybook shows children aged 2-6 easy ways for them to calm their body and brain when feeling anxious. It also includes guidance for parents or professionals on the neuroscience behind the strategies, and how they can use the book to help children.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted, Transracial, Children with Special Needs, ADD/ADHD, Attachment, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Drug Exposure & FASD, Learning Disability, Mental Health Diagnosis Illness, Physical/Medical Disabilities, Sexual Issues, Trauma & Brain Development

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What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. This interactive self-help book contains examples, activities, and step-by-step instructions that help children master the skills needed to break free from the sticky thoughts and urges of OCD, and live happier lives.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted

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What To Do When It's Not Fair

Claire A.B. Freeland, PhD, and Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD

Envy and its cousin, jealousy, are feeling that adults and children confront on a regular basis. But adults are able to recognize what children cannot: desires and envy come and go. Some children can struggle with envy and react negatively to the good fortune of others.


What To When It s Not Fair is designed to help children learn to cope with envy and jealousy. Children will learn to identify triggers that lead to envy and to develop alternative thoughts that can reduce envy s impact. All of the techniques are based on cognitive-behavioral principles. Includes an introduction for parents and caregivers that discusses the emotion of envy and how this book can help.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted

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What To Do When Your Temper Flares

Dawn Huebner, PhD

Guides children and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat problems with anger. This interactive self-help book teaches children a set of anger dousing methods aimed at cooling angry thoughts and controlling angry actions, resulting in calmer, more effective kids.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted

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What To Do When You Worry Too Much

Dawn Huebner, PhD

"What to Do When You Worry Too Much" is an interactive self-help book designed to guide 6-12 year olds and their parents through the cognitive-behavioral techniques most often used in the treatment of generalized anxiety. Engaging, encouraging, and easy to follow, this book educates, motivates, and empowers children to work towards change. It includes a note to parents by psychologist and author Dawn Huebner, PhD.

Children's Titles, Foster Care, Grief & Loss, Growing Up Adopted

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