Langley-Adams Library (Groveland)

On the news, our first talk about tragedy, Dr. Jillian Roberts ; illustrations by Jane Heinrichs

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

On the news

1049459140

Dr. Jillian Roberts ; illustrations by Jane Heinrichs

The world around us

our first talk about tragedy

Introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. Explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. Emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways"On the News gently introduces young children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism and other forms of tragedy. In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Roberts explains what tragedy is, the feelings it may create and how to manage those feelings. She also emphasizes the good that can come out of tragedy, looking at how people help one another in caring, compassionate and heroic ways. The book's question-and-answer format will help parents have a meaningful conversation about these difficult topics with their children and equip them to better handle questions that arise when children are exposed to the news."--Goodreads

juvenile