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Somebody Cares: A Guide for Kids Who Have Experienced Neglect
Susan Farber Straus, PhD, Author
Claire Keay, Illustrator
Magination Press, Fiction, Mar. 14, 2016
Suitable for Ages: 4-8
Themes: Child abuse, Neglect, Child safety, Diverse characters
Opening: There were times I felt good about being me. I did a lot on my own. I told myself, “‘I’m big. I can take care of myself.” But that’s not how I felt all the time. Lots of times I needed help and there was no help.
Publisher Synopsis: Useful to read with a caring adult, Somebody Cares is a book for children who have experienced parental neglect and have taken care of many things on their own. It helps them understand their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and prepares them for changes in their families. Most importantly, Somebody Cares teaches children that they are not to blame and were brave to…
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