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The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer [Hardcover]

Laura Numeroff (Author), Wendy S. Harpham MD (Author), David McPhail (Illustrator)
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Cuddly animal characters lay it on the line in the opening note of The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer by Laura Numeroff and Dr. Wendy Harpham, illus. by David McPhail: "Once a week we play games and talk about movies, our families, sports, school, books, and, oh yeah, our moms' cancer." Drawing on actual accounts, the authors create a fictional support group, which addresses 10 topics familiar to families dealing with the disease. Originally published in 1999 with limited distribution, this paper-over-board edition will benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. A comforting and compassionate volume.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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K-Gr 4-A comforting picture book written to help children cope with a mother's breast cancer. The authors have created 10 "testimonials" by animal characters in an imaginary support group, allowing each of them to talk about issues they are facing. The "narrators," all between the ages of 5 and 12, describe how the family reacted to the diagnosis, meeting the doctors and nurses, trying to look for good things among the bad, and dealing with scary emotions, and they offer hints for helping Mom feel better. In the final spread, "Jessie, age 9 1/2," expresses her feelings and creates a hope tree, each leaf representing one wish for the future. The writing styles change with the age of the animal. McPhail's full-page illustrations of the animal children in typical human situations are appealing, and his colors are soft and reassuring. Young children of women with breast cancer, often stifled by the chaos and fear experienced by the family, would greatly benefit from the discussions this book should stimulate and the comfort it provides.

Mary R. Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Helping kids understand the difficult topic of breast cancer, April 15 2002
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Lawrance M. Bernabo (The Zenith City, Duluth, Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer (Hardcover)
"The Hope Tree" was developed by children's author Laura Numeroff ("If You Give a Mouse a Cookie") to help children better understand and cope with breast cancer. Co-author Wendy S. Harpham, M.D., wrote "When a Parent Has Cancer: A Guide to Caring for Your Children." Based on actual accounts, they create a fictional group of children who talk about what they and their families went through went their moms had breast cancer. Artist David McPhail provides comforting illustrations for each of the 10 topics.

This is not a book that will really explain breast cancer to children, although it certainly touches on key aspects such as how there will be bad days and how chemo makes hair fall out. What is does accomplish is to get out in the open the feelings and concerns children will have in this situation. For example, the first topic talks about "The Day My Family Found Out," and touches upon some of the things that happen on a traumatic day like that. Another chapter reassures children "You Can't Catch It," while several chapters talk about things you can do to help make things better. This book is aimed at children ages 5-8, and you can easily see how they might read this book and have suggestions as to what the family could be doing. The most important thing about "The Hope Tree" is that it is therapeutic as well as cathartic. Indeed, one of the goals of the book is that through open communication families can not just survive the cancer experience, but actually thrive.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Book, Jan 23 2002
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This review is from: The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer (Hardcover)
I saw the author on the Today Show, and bought this because I know a family going through this difficulty. The book touches on many issues, but is really very positive. Good for bringing up discussion, especially for children who may be too frightened to share their feelings.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Important Book, Jan 23 2002
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This review is from: The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer (Hardcover)
I saw the author on the Today Show, and bought this because I know a family going through this difficulty. The book touches on many issues, but is really very positive. Good for bringing up discussion, especially for children who may be too frightened to share their feelings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A WELL WRITTEN WORK. QUITE USEFUL, Mar 10 2007
By D. Blankenship - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer (Hardcover)
The author has used various animal characters to discuss impact of breat cancer that stricks the entire family, not just the victim. This one is written for the younger child and is an excellent tool to open and continue discussion with your children concerning this rather serious subject. The book is written with great sensitivity, yet answers hard to answer questions of a level that most young onces can understand. It is yet another great too. Recommend this one highly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Hope Tree, Mar 10 2010
By Dorian Lewis "DL" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Hope Tree: Kids Talk About Breast Cancer (Hardcover)
I think the illustrator should do all childrens books :) Loved the pictures! The different stories were captivating and heart warming. This book could be used for any illness a family member is experiencing. I would love to meet this group of children and just listen to them share. The authors did a good (and I'm sure had a difficult)job at choosing the stories for this edition. Job Well Done!
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