Sanford, Doris

Patrick couldn't read, spell, or do math problems as well as the other children in his class and they teased him. They called him dumb until he believed he was dumb, but someone helped him feel better about himself.

Gives advice to help children understand the various problems and feelings that occur when parents divorce.

A little boy with AIDS turns to God to help him cope with the pain, fear, and loneliness that surround him.

At her grandmother's beach cottage, Annie reveals her father's sexual abuse of her to a dove who helps her heal and learn to trust again. Lists guidelines for adults to help sexually abused children.

Elizabeth, the daughter of an alcoholic mother, tries to carry the burden of taking care of the family. Includes guidelines for adults to help children of alcoholics.

A breakdown in communication between family members leads to the discovery that David's older brother is using drugs. Lists guidelines for parents to help a child stay off drugs.

A young girl turns to God to help her understand her grandmother's strange behavior.

Describes a boy's reactions of anger, grief, and eventual acceptance when his dog dies. Includes suggestions to parents for helping a child deal with loss.