Bibliotherapy Books for Children and Young Adults: Family Violence or Abuse

Summary: Papa Bear loves little Orsa -- but sometimes it's hard to tell. With the help of Dr. Owl, Mama and Orsa bravely take steps to break the cycle of violence. Provides a gentle, non-threatening approach to talking with children about family violence.

Summary: A boy who lives with domestic violence finally has the courage to speak to an adult and ask for help.

Summary: To escape her father's abuse, Emily and her mother come to a shelter where they find a safe place to stay with other women and children in similar circumstances. At night, a little girl and her mother seek safety from an abusive daddy by going to a safe place, the white house on the hill.

Summary: A young girl appreciates the safety she and her mother experience following the arrest of her violent father and a move to her grandparents' house.