Books in The Let's Talk Library series

Discusses why jails exist, why people go to jail, and how to deal with having a parent in prison.

Discusses where and what the tonsils are, how they become infected, why some people have to have them removed, and what happens during a tonsillectomy.

Discusses various reasons for living with a grandparent, the benefits of such an arrangement, and how to help out at home.

Provides advice on surviving the death of a parent and suggests what feelings and behavior to expect from others

Gives an overview of what a funeral is, why our culture holds them, and what might happen at one

Explains what a hospital is, what happens there, and when a patient can go home

Discusses some of the feelings that moving from one place to another may cause and how to adjust

Offers basic advice on how to deal with parents' divorce, including coping with feelings and adjusting to stepfamilies

Describes what may happen during a check-up at the dentist's office.

Discusses how to identify poison ivy, how to prevent getting a rash, what the rash looks and feels like, and how best to let it heal

Losing a game or failing a test can make a child feel defeated. This book both empathizes with kids' frustrations and offers ways of helping them deal with their feelings of defeat. By stressing that the important thing in life is doing one's best no matter what the outcome, this books offers comfort through trying times.

Helps the first-born child understand and deal with what happens when a new baby becomes part of the family.