I found a few books for kids listed in WorldCat (an online catalog of
books in libraries throughout the world) but most are for older kids.
But there are some good web sites about talking to kids about PD -see
below.
And according to publishing news, there should be a new children's book
available soon.
But its surely a subject begging for more good books for children,
especially younger kids ... as Kees said "...maybe we will have to write
it ourselves."
Linda
Web sites:
New Hope for Parkinsons -
"Talking with kids about Parkinson's" (article)
http://www.newhopeforparkinsons.com/web/pid/55/
Recommended books:
"The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. Young-Onset Information
& Referral Center publishes a free booklet called My Mommy has PD . . .
But It’s Okay! Written at a third-grade reading level, it can also be
used as a read-aloud booklet for younger children. What’s Wrong with
Grandpa?, published by the Central Ontario Region of the Parkinson’s
Foundation of Canada, also is useful. "
Parkinson's Society Canada
Information for Kids
http://www.parkinson.ca/pd/child.html
APDA young onset information and referral center
YP PD kids
http://www.youngparkinsons.org/pages/others/pdkids.htm
Publishing News:
"Merit Publishing International has signed Muhammad Ali's daughter,
Rasheda,to write a book for children and families on Parkinson's Disease.
The book will be available early in 2005.
Rights are available in all countries except Spain and Italy.
Merit's contact is Gene Evans. Details:
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Tel: (01932) 844526
50 Highpoint
Heath Road
Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8TP "
Books:
From: Children's Books About Disabilities
http://ericec.org/fact/kidbooks.html
Title: Patrick Learns About Parkinson's Disease
Author: Kim Gosseling
Publisher: JayJo Books, 135 Dupont St., PO Box 760, Plainview, NY
11803-0760; 2002
ISBN #: ISBN-1-891383-18-3
Disability: Parkinson's Disease
Story Profile: Patrick and Mr. Jennings are neighbors and good friends.
Mr. Jennings is having some trouble walking and his hands shake. When he
visits the doctor, he learns he has Parkinson's disease.
Reading Level: JE
FROM: World Cat: Juvenile books on Parkinson's
1 Why does aunt Lucy shake? /
Author: Gray, Elizabeth, 1946-; Atkinson,
Michelle.Publication: Manly, Qld. : Classic Pub. Co., 1994
2 Patrick learns about Parkinson's disease :
a story of a special bond between friends /
Author: Gosselin, Kim.; Dineen, Tom.Publication:
Plainview, NY : JayJo Books, 2002
3 Parkinson's disease /
Author: Silverstein, Alvin.; Silverstein, Virginia
B.; Nunn, Laura Silverstein.Publication: Berkeley Heights,
N.J. :
Enslow Pub., 2002
Elementary and junior high school
4 Parkinson's disease /
Author: Vander Hook, Sue, 1949-Publication: Mankato,
Minn : Smart Apple Media, 2001
Elementary and junior high school
5 Parkinson's disease /
Author: Abramovitz, Melissa, 1954-Publication: San
Diego, Calif. : Farmington Hills, MI ; Thomson/Gale ; Lucent
Books,
2005 : Juvenile audience
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