Series:

Let's Talk About It!

6 total works

Cover of I Remember

I Remember

by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Published 1 October 2005
I Remember is the story of a little boy and his dog, Jake. The little boy remembers how sad he felt on the day Jake died, then later, how he learned to cope with his loss and recall all the good times that he and Jake had together. The story acknowledges that the death of a pet is often a child's first experience with grief and encourages children to explore their feelings of loss and sadness.

Cover of When My Parents Forgot How To Be Friends
Young children can become confused and hurt when their parents constantly argue or decide to divorce. This sensitively written book assures young readers that children are not responsible for their parents' inability to get along.

Cover of My Friend Has Down Syndrome

The sensitively written Let's Talk About It! Books encourage preschool-age and early-grades children to explore their feelings, deal with problems that trouble them, and understand others who have problems of their own. Each title speaks to a particular concern that children might encounter in the course of growing up. All books in this series have appealing colour illustrations on every page, and are available in both English and Spanish language editions. A short section at the back of each book offers related advice to parents. My Friend Has Down Syndrome explores this common chromosomal condition from a child's perspective. Younger children may be confused and have many questions when they encounter kids who have Down Syndrome. Here, in this reassuring story, two children, one with Down syndrome and one without, learn that they are both good at different things and that by helping each other overcome their fears and difficulties they can accomplish a great deal together.

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I Have Asthma

by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Published 1 September 2007

The child in this story suffers from asthma, a chronic condition that sometimes produces frightening attacks. But kids learn that with proper medical supervision and treatment, asthma can be kept under control, and kids who are affected by it can live happy, active, and normal lives. As preschool and early-grades children read these illustrated What Do You Know About? Books, or have them read to them, they will be encouraged to explore their own feelings about problems that might be bothering them, or to find answers to a wide array of questions that puzzle them. The books have appealing color illustrations on every page, and each title features a short section of advice to parents.

Cover of My Brother Is Autistic
Having a brother with autism can sometimes be hard. This book describes some of the realities that children with autism and their brothers and sisters experience every day. It encourages all children to learn patience, understanding and tolerance when dealing with an autistic friend.

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We are Adopted

by Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Published 1 September 2007

A little girl is very excited because now she has a baby brother-an adopted baby brother. A few years earlier, she too had been adopted. Like the children in this story, adopted kids learn that their adoptive parents wanted them very much, and love them very dearly. As preschool and early-grades children read these illustrated What Do You Know About? Books, or have them read to them, they will be encouraged to explore their own feelings about problems that might be bothering them, or to find answers to a wide array of questions that puzzle them. The books have appealing color illustrations on every page, and each title features a short section of advice to parents.