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Sara Kash-Brown
Professor Kim Blitch

CYAF 210, Section 001
April 27, 2016
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Stressor: Moving
Moving to a new place, whether it is a new house, new city, or new state, can
cause children a lot of stress. They worry about what they are going to do in the
new place, how they will make friends, etc. I found a few books that children can
read and listen to that will help ease their worries and get them prepared for
moving.
BOOK #1
Title: Why Did We Have to Move Here?
Author: J.K. Davies
Year of Publication: 1997
Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
Age Range: 5-10
Description of book and connection to stressor:
This story is about a young boy who moves to a new city, which means a new
house and a new school. The boy is unsure and worried about making friends and
all the things he needs to do at his new school. The story ends with the boy
making friends with some children after going over to them and helping them solve
a problem. Moving to a new city can be very stressful for children. This book is a
good one to read to children who are going to move because the story line
contains a lot of common worries children have pertaining to moving. By reading
this book, children can see they are not alone in their worries and it gives them an
opening to talk to others about what they worry about.
BOOK #2
Title: The Berenstain Bears Moving Day
Author: Stan and Jan Berenstain
Publisher: Random House
Age Range: 3-7
In this story, the Berenstain Bears decide to move from the mountains to the
valley. Brother Bear is nervous about moving to a new place and leaving behind
the only house he has ever known. He wonders if he will make friends and what
his new neighborhood will look like. This is a great book to read to young children
who are going to move for the first time. They are trying to figure out how they
feel about the whole process and through this book, they will see how Brother Bear
deals with all of the change. The readers will also be able to see the moving
process from start to finish, which will help them imagine what is going to happen
when they move.
BOOK #3
Title: Big Ernies New Home: A Story for Young Children Who are Moving
Author: Teresa Martin
Publisher: Magination Press
Age Range: 2-5
In this book, Big Ernie is moving to a new house. He has a lot of worries about his
new home. He isnt sure if hes going to like it. Big Ernies worries are very
relatable for children who are moving into a new house, whether it is in the same
city or a whole new city. This book is a great one to read to children to get them to
see Big Ernies journey from his old house to his new house.
BOOK #4
Title: Alexander, Whos Not (Do You Hear Me? I Mean it!) Going to Move
Author: Judith Viorst
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Age Range: 7-10
This book is part of a series with the same character: Alexander. In this story,
Alexanders family is moving and he is not happy about it. He doesnt want to
leave his friends, his house, etc. He wants to stay; but throughout the story,
Alexander has to come to terms with moving. This book is great for older children
because the character, Alexander is older and his viewpoint on moving is similar to
other children his age. After reading this book, children will hopefully feel more
comfortable about talking to others about how they are feeling concerning the
move.
BOOK #5
Title: Moving House
Author: Anne Civardi
Publisher: Usborne Books
Age Range: 2-5
This story is about a young boy moving to a new house. It describes the whole
process of moving: packing boxes, meeting new people, etc. This is a great book
for children moving for the first time. It will get them prepared mentally for all the
change coming when they move house.
Stressor: New Sibling

Getting a new sibling can be a stressful time for children. Some children have time
to prepare for the sibling if their mother is pregnant. Others dont have as long if
their parents go through adoption or are foster parents. The transition to having a
brother or sister is a hard one to make and children need talk about it. The books I
found related to getting a new sibling are great ones to read in order to get the
conversation started about having a new brother or sister.
BOOK #1
Title: The Birds, The Bees, and the Berenstain Bears
Age Range: 3-7
This story revolves around the questions that Sister has about Mama having a
baby. She wants to know where the baby is, how the baby will come out, etc.
Mama answers some of her questions and takes her to Mamas doctor who
answers more of her questions. This is a good book for children who are going to
have a new baby sister or brother and have many questions about the baby. A lot
of common questions asked by children about having babies are answered in this
book, which will help them feel more at ease about getting a new sibling.
BOOK #2
Title: Froggys Baby Sister
Author: Jonathan London
Publisher: Puffin Books
Age Range: 2-7
This story is about Froggy getting a new baby sister. He wanted a baby brother,
but his mother ended up having a girl. Froggy doesnt know what he should feel
and worries about what is going to happen now that there are two kids. This is a
great book to read to children that are going to have a new baby sibling, especially
if the parents are not finding out the sex of the baby. This story can help children
see how Froggy dealt with the unknown surrounding having a baby brother or a
baby sister.
BOOK #3
Title: Franklins Baby Sister
Author: Paulette Bourgeois
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: 3-8
This story is about the time before Franklins sister was born. Franklin knew that
he would have a baby sister or brother in spring, so throughout the book he was
looking for signs of spring. Franklin was very excited for his baby to be born. This
story is a great one to read to children who are going to be a big brother or sister
for the first time. It helps them sense the excitement that comes from having a
new sibling. The book is also a great conversation-starter for the children to share
their feelings and thoughts about having a baby sister or brother.
BOOK #4
Title: Arthurs Baby
Author: Marc Brown
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Age Range: 3-8
This story is about Arthur and DW getting a new baby brother or sister. DW is very
excited about having a new baby, but Arthur isnt sure what he thinks. After his
baby sister is born, Arthur doesnt know what to do with her. He stays out of the
way until he is asked to watch her. Then, he helps her burp, which gets her to stop
crying. This is a great book to read to children who are a little standoffish about
the idea of getting another sibling. This would be a very relatable story for
children who already have at least one sibling. The ending of the story will help
the children become more relaxed and confident when their new sibling is born.
BOOK #5
Title: Im a Big Brother/Im a Big Sister
Author: Joanna Cole
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Range: 1-5
These two books have the same story line, but the main characters are different.
One is a brother and the other is a sister. This story describes what
brothers/sisters can do and what babies can do. It also tells the reader that babies
cry to tell us something. This is a great book to read to young children who are
going to be a big sister or brother for the first time. The storyline gives a good
description of how big brothers and sisters act and how the baby is going to act.
Stressor: New School

Going to a new school, whether it is for preschool, kindergarten, or because of
moving, can be a very stressful time for children. There is a lot of unknown coming
to a new school and children can get very nervous of starting at a new school. I
found a few books that will help get children ready for their new classroom.
BOOK #1
Title: What to Expect at Preschool
Author: Heidi Murkoff
Publisher: HarperFestival
Age Range: 3-4
This book contains common questions children ask about preschool and Angus the
Answer Dog helps answer them. There are pictures to help Angus answer the
questions related to preschool. I believe this book is a great one to use with
children who are going to be moving to a preschool classroom. It gives the
children an idea of what they are going to do at preschool, who is going to be
there, etc. After reading this book with their parents, children should feel more
relaxed and prepared for their new preschool classroom.
BOOK #2
Title: Countdown to Kindergarten
Author: Alison McGhee
Publisher: Voyager Books - Harcourt, Inc.
Age Range: 4-6
This story revolves around the last few days coming up to the start of
Kindergarten. The little girl in the story worries about the rules she was given by
a First Grader. She cant tie her shoes and is very worried about that because she
heard teachers wont help you tie your shoes. Throughout this story, children can
create connections to the little girl and her worries. The end of the book gives the
readers the reminder to not overthink it, everything will turn out alright.
BOOK #3
Title: The Berenstain Bears Go To School
Age Range: 4-6
In this story, Sister Bear is going off to school for the first time. She is nervous
about all the new things she will do at school. Mama Bear and Sister Bear go to
school and visit her classroom before the school year starts. Sister finds all sorts of
fun things to play with while visiting her classroom. When the first day of school
comes around, Sister is a little nervous; but after getting to her classroom, she
makes friends and explores her classroom. This story is a great one to read to
children who are going to soon start Kindergarten. The children will be able to see
different things they will do when they get to their classroom. This book should put
most of the childrens worries about starting school to rest.
BOOK #4
Title: Froggy Goes to School
Age Range: 4-6
The main character, Froggy is going to school for the first time and has some
worries about school. This book is a great one to read with children who are going
to be starting school soon. It is a way for them to see that others have the same
worries and that school can be fun when you relax and stop worrying.
BOOK #5
Title: Billy and the Big New School
Author: Laurence Anholt
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Age Range: 4-6
This story is about a boy named Billy. Billy is going to start going to the big school
and is nervous about all the new things involved with the big school. He is worried
about his new shoes coming untied, crying, and many other things. Just before
starting school, Billy notices a bunch of birds picking on a small bird in his yard.
Billy and his mom come to the small birds rescue, take it inside, and care for it.
When Billy starts school, his teacher brings up the topic of pets. A lot of his
classmates have pets and Billy talks about his bird. Billy finds a way to connect to
his classmates and make friends. This is a great book for children who are nervous
about starting school and respond well to example situations. This book is a great
one to read to young children because it will help get them comfortable with the
idea of starting school and not knowing anyone.
Stressor: Medical Appointments

Going to the dentist, the doctor, or any other medical appointment can be very
stressful for children. They dont know what to expect and worry about what will
happen. Sometimes children will pick up the feeling of worry from their parents,
which is never good. These books should help put childrens worries at ease and
their parents as well.
BOOK #1
Title: Just Going to the Dentist
Author: Mercer Mayer
Publisher: Golden Books
Age Range: 2-5
Little Critter is going to the dentist for the first time and he shares some of his
worries. Children will be able to relate to Little Critter because they have the same
worries. By seeing Little Critter going through the entire routine of a dentist
appointment, the children will be able to see that the dentist takes care of your
teeth and Little Critter worried for nothing.
BOOK #2
Title: Froggy Goes to the Doctor
Age Range: 2-6
This book is about Froggy going to the doctors office. He is worried about what
will happen at the doctors. Froggy has a lot of the same worries that children
have concerning doctors. This is a great book to read to children in order to help
them relax and feel comfortable going to the doctors office. There is also a bit of
humor that is incorporated into the storyline, which will help children feel at ease
when learning about Froggys trip to the doctor.
BOOK #3
Title: The Berenstain Bears Go to the Doctor
Age Range: 3-7
In this story, the Berenstain Bears head to the doctor for Sister and Brothers
appointments. Sister Bear is nervous about going to the doctor. She has a lot of
questions and Mama answers some of them. Doctor Grizzly also helps ease
Sisters worries and answers the rest of her questions. Sister realizes that going to
the doctor is not so bad. This book is a great one to read to children who are going
to the doctors office soon to review what actually happens at the doctors office.
Children will have some of the same questions as Sister and will hear the answers
as they are read from the book. This book also gives children an opportunity to ask
questions they have about going to the doctor.
BOOK #4
Title: Franklin Goes to the Hospital
Author: Paulette Bourgeois, Brenda Clark
Publisher: Scholastic
Age Range: 4-8
In this story, Franklin hurts his shell and has to go to the hospital for an operation
to fix his shell. Franklin is very nervous about going to the hospital. His doctor
answers all of his questions and he doesnt feel too nervous. She also tells Franklin
what is happening at each step of the process of him going to the hospital and
getting the operation. This is a great book to read to children who need to go to
the hospital. The hospital can be a scary place and this book does a great job at
describing all that happens at the hospital and who is there. Reading this book
throughout the month is a great idea because sometimes children need to go to
the hospital immediately and cant wait for someone to read a book about the
hospital before going.
BOOK #5
Title: The Berenstain Bears Visit the Dentist
Age Range: 3-7
This story involves Brother Bear having a cavity and Sister Bear having a loose
tooth. Brother Bear hears that the dentist will need to use a drill to fix his tooth
and he is very scared of that. Sister Bear was told by Brother Bear that the dentist
will yank her loose tooth out with yankers. Mama Bear finds out what Brother Bear
said and corrects Sister Bears thoughts about the dentist. Then she makes an
appointment for Brother Bear. Sister Bear comes to watch and they both figure out
that the dentist is not bad at all. This is a great book to read to children who need
to go to the dentist and are a little nervous. It also works well for children who
have loose teeth or cavities that need to be filled. This book will help ease the
childrens fears about the dentist. The dentist explains the tools he uses
throughout the book in understandable terms.

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