Book List
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SEXUAL ABUSE
(Note: Local bookstores also have excellent books on this topic)
"I Can't Talk About It...A Girl's Book about Sexual Abuse" and
"Something Must Be Wrong With Me...A Boy's Book about Sexual Abuse"
by Doris Sanford and Graci Evans
"Spider-Man and Power Pack"
Produced in cooperation with the National Committee to Prevent Child Abuse
"The Color Purple"
by Alice Walker
Movies:
"Something About Amelia"
"Nuts"
"The Color Purple"
*** Also, Teri Vodden, LCSW has written several articles on Sexual Abuse including three that are included on this web site: "It's Up To Me" (a printable coloring book for children), "How To Protect Your Children Against Sexual Abuse" and "The Survivor's Guide - A Handbook for Survivors of Sexual Abuse." See Teri's page in the PASP Reading Room to read these articles.
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ATTACHMENT
"The Runaway Bunny "
by Margaret Wise Brown
A mother lets her escaping child know she'll follow him anywhere
"I Love You, Stinky Face"
by Lisa McCourt
A child questions the ability of his mother to love him even if he stinks
"I Miss You, Stinky Face"
by Lisa McCourt
A mother going on a trip reassures her child she will return
"Love You Forever"
by Robert Munsh
Heartwarming story of how a mother's love goes on through a lifetime
"The Kissing Hand"
by Audrey Penn
A child starting school is reassured that his mother's love will follow him
"I Promise I'll Find You"
by Heather Patricia Ward
A mother lets her child know she will be with him no matter where he hides
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COMPETITION
"Dinofours - I'm the Winner "
by Steve Metzger
Dinosaurs act out feelings of winners and losers
"I Love You the Purplest"
by Barbara Joosse
A mother explains to her children how she loves them each in a special way
"Dragon Soup"
by Arlene Williams
A girl teaches dragons to come to an agreement rather than complete
"You're All My Favorites"
by Sam McBratney
Parents explain their love to their children
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FEELINGS
"I Like Me"
by Nancy Carlson
A child lists what she likes about herself
"The Shark Who Was Afraid of Everything"
by Brian James
A shark learns to concur fear
"Love Me Anyway"
by Joan Singleton Prestine
A girl asks for her parents love even when she acts badly
"My Many Colored Days"
by Dr. Seuss
Pairs colors with feelings
"I Was So Mad"
by Norma Simen
Discusses how a child felt when angry
"Sometimes I Like to Cry"
by Elizabeth and Henry Stanton
A child talks about needing to cry
"Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Ver Bad Day"
by Judith Viorst
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NIGHTMARES
"What Can I Dream About? "
by Arnold Shapiro
Outstanding book with a practical and effective solution for nightmares
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SEX EDUCATION
"Changing Bodies, Changing Lives "
by Ruth Bell
By and about teens. Good information and explores a wide-range of topics
"Where Did I Come From?"
by Lyle Stuart
Tells the facts for young kids
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Please let us know if you have books you have found to be helpful to you and would like to see listed here. We are happy to include book reviews as well. Just email info@postadoptservices.com.
Also, agreat list of books on Adoption and related topics can be found at:
www.familyhelper.net/ad/adbooks.html