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Clover’s Secret. In this fantasy s<strong>to</strong>ry Clover and Micky become friends and fly<br />

<strong>to</strong>gether. Clover is shy and unsure of herself. Micky finds out about the <strong>violence</strong> in<br />

Clover’s home. Age 5-10. Christine Winn and David Walsh, 1996.<br />

(Source Resource, $22)<br />

Dealing With Bullying. A conflict resolution book that deals with bullying, insults,<br />

threats, fighting, intimidation, and feelings. Designed for elementary school age<br />

<strong>children</strong>. Marianne Johns<strong>to</strong>n, 1996. (PowerKids Press, $18.95US)<br />

Don't Feed the Monster on Tuesdays! A s<strong>to</strong>ry dealing with self-esteem issues.<br />

Designed for <strong>children</strong> ages 6-10. Adolph Moser, 1991.<br />

(Odin Books, $26.95 or Source Resource, $30)<br />

Don't Rant and Rave on Wednesdays! A s<strong>to</strong>ry dealing with anger and anger<br />

solutions. Designed for <strong>children</strong> ages 6-10. Adolph Moser, 1994.<br />

(Odin Books, $26.95 or Source Resource, $30)<br />

Eggbert, the Slightly Cracked Egg. A s<strong>to</strong>ry expressing that being different is okay.<br />

Designed for elementary school aged <strong>children</strong>. Tom Ross and Rex Barron, 1997.<br />

(Odin Books, $9.50)<br />

Hands are Not for Hitting. This book tells kids that using hands for hitting is not<br />

OK. There are many good things that hands can do, such as helping and<br />

comforting. Age 4-10. Martine Agassi, 2000. (Odin Books, $18.95)<br />

Hear My Roar. In this bear family, the father bear is abusive <strong>to</strong> the mother and<br />

child. The young bear starts <strong>to</strong> copy the father bear’s behaviour. The family doc<strong>to</strong>r<br />

talks <strong>to</strong> mother and child. He tells them the <strong>violence</strong> is not their fault and helps<br />

them with a safety plan. Age 5-12. Dr Ty Hochban and Vladyana Krykorka, 1994.<br />

(Odin Books, $9.95)<br />

I Can't Wait. A book dealing with problem solving. Designed for <strong>children</strong><br />

ages 3-12. Elizabeth Crary, 1982. (Odin Books, $9.95)<br />

I Like Me. A s<strong>to</strong>rybook dealing with self-esteem issues. Designed for <strong>children</strong><br />

ages 3-8. Nancy Carlson, 1990. (Odin Books, $8.99)*<br />

I Love My Dad But… Colouring book. This little book can help a child with sad,<br />

angry and scared feelings about the abuse. It tells <strong>children</strong> that they have the<br />

right <strong>to</strong> be safe and happy, and that they are not <strong>to</strong> blame for the <strong>violence</strong>.<br />

Age 5-12. Leslie Wright, 1991. (Odin Books, $5.95)<br />

HELPING MY CHILD A GUIDE TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 73

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