By: Nancy Keene & Trevor Romain (Illustrated)	Title of Book: Chemo, Craziness and Comfort : My Book about Childhood Cancer Published by: Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation (2002) Who this is for: Children above the ages of 12 And for adults still young at heart who want to know more about childhood cancer. What this book is about: This is a child-friendly, easy-to-read book with basic textbook information about cancer. Its' informative and simple style will appeal to readers of all ages. It contains chapters on our healthy body, different types of cancer, the hospital in general (what will be done there, who you will meet there, etc..), tests made simple (for instance Bone Marrow Aspirate, Bone scan, CT scan and Spinal Tap. These are explained in simple terms with lots of pictures!) Other chapters like treatment options and dealing with side effects are also included. Although this is a child/teen-friendly book, it will be made friendlier if it is read together with an older sibling, parent or even a volunteer!
By: David Saltzman	Title of Book: The Jester has Lost His Jingle Published by: The Jester Co. Inc (1995) Who this is for: Children above the age of 8 and anyone who needs a little cheering up! What this book is about: This is a lovely story about how a jester wakes up one morning to find that his kingdom has no more laughter. He sets off with his friend and leaves his home to find laughter in the world. They realise that people do not want to laugh anymore because they find that the world is full of pain, which saddens the jester and his companion. One day they visit a little girl who is hospitalised, and end up performing silly things to make her laugh. Her laughter flows out of her window and soon everyone in the street is laughing away as well. With that, this laughter spread all across the world making people cheerful again. The moral of this story, "When you are feeling lonely, or sad, or bad or blue remember where laughter's hiding... it's hiding inside of You!"
By: Holly Clegg & Gerald Miletello, M.D.	Title of Book: Eating well through cancer: Easy recipes and recommendations during and after treatment Published by: Wimmer Cookbooks Who this is for: Parents and caregivers, if you are running out of ideas on what to cook next for your child who is losing his/her appetite, then this very handy recipe book is for you. It offers approximately 216 easy recipes for caregivers to make for their children during and after cancer treatment. It also provides very useful information on recommended dishes during days of chemotherapy, neutropenia, diarrhea, constipation, sore mouth and post treatment days. Although the recipes are somewhat 'westernised,' they offer fresh ideas for caregivers. Recipes include potato pizza, red beans and rice, chicken dumplings, pumpkin soup, tuna pasta salad, weight gain pancakes, yam veggie wraps and mock chocolate éclair. So parents and caregivers, cook up a storm with these easy recipes and lure your children back to the dining table! (Available at our Family Support Centre at KKH. Children seeking treatment at NUH, let your social worker know if you would like to borrow this book)
By: Tyler Karu & Tim Karu	Title of Book: Henry and the White Wolf Published by: Workman Publishing (New York) What this book is about: This is a touching story about a young hedgehog called Henry who has to face his greatest fears, the White Wolf and losing all his quills. Readers follow Henry as he musters up courage and bravely faces his fears. This book can be used to inspire young children undergoing treatment for cancer as Henry's fears can be linked to their own. Young readers will be able to empathise with Henry and will rejoice at the ending. (Available at both our Family Support Centres at KKH and NUH)