Books for 2 to 8 Year Olds on
Life Books / Workbooks

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Author

Title

Subtitle

Year

Burwash, Lynn and Mc Mullin

All About Me

                                                             

 

1998

Notes

Simple spiral bound book to help younger children understand the meaning of being adopted.  Child can draw and fill in the blanks, over and over again, using their own washable crayons and markers.  Parents can use as a means to communicate with their child.

 

Author

Title

Subtitle

Year

Mooney, Jim

The Complete Life Workbook

 

1996

Notes

Sections of text and fill-in-the-blanks to cover any adoption or foster situation.  Room for decorating or personalizing by the child.  Perfect for recording memories, hopes, and dreams. Wire-bound format.

 

Author

Title

Subtitle

Year

Thomas, Pat

My Parents Picked Me!

A First Look at Adoption

2003

Notes

Part of a “First Look at…” series, an easy to understand explanation of the adoption process for the very young adopted child.  Focuses on the joy of their adoptive family situation.  Has parent guide and attractive full-color illustrations.

 

Author

Title

Subtitle

Year

Shapiro, Lawrence E. Kids' Solutions Workbook
   

Notes

In this workbook you will find a variety of forms and activities to aid the child therapists and counselor in doing more solution oriented work which should speed up the therapeutic process.

 

Author

Title

Subtitle

Year

McAndrew, Laura  Little Flower
A Journey of Caring  

Notes

This book is about projects that can help begin the healing process for children who have been hurt. They can also help other children to understand what happens to some children.

 

Author

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Subtitle

Year

Heegaard, Marge When Something Terrible Happens
Children Can Learn to Cope With Grief  

Notes

A workbook for children to learn how to cope with grief.

 

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Combs, Bobbie  123 A Family Counting Book
   

Notes

A Family Counting book have fun with the kids moms, dads, and pets in this delightful book that celebrates alternative families families as it teaches young children to count from one to twenty.

 

Author

Title

Subtitle

Year

Heegaard, Marge When Mom And Dad Separate
Children Can Learn to Cope with Grief From Divorce  

Notes

A workbook that helps children to learn how to cope with grief due to divorce.


 

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