Overview

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. The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues that they may encounter outside their homes, in a way that is accessible. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter.

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An accessible, honest conversation starter that is a must-have purchase for all school and public library collections. Highly Recommended. -- (06/08/2018) Well-intentioned, ambitious and heartfelt. --Kirkus Reviews (06/18/2018)

An accessible, honest conversation starter that is a must-have purchase for all school and public library collections. Highly Recommended. -- (06/08/2018) Well-intentioned, ambitious and heartfelt. --Kirkus Reviews (06/18/2018) &quotThis picture book fills a gap in how to address tragedy and disasters with young children&#8230Terrorism and man-made disasters are addressed in a humanizing way. Emphasis is provided throughout on resilience and positivity. -- (08/22/2018) This book handles a sensitive topic with kindness, compassion, and empathy&#8230A good beginning look at how to broach a complicated topic that's filled with positivity and hope. --Booklist (08/29/2018)

&quotThis picture book fills a gap in how to address tragedy and disasters with young children&#8230Terrorism and man-made disasters are addressed in a humanizing way. Emphasis is provided throughout on resilience and positivity. --School Library Connection A timely introduction to, and conversation starter on, tough current events for children. Hand to counselors and caregivers. --School Library Journal An accessible, honest conversation starter that is a must-have purchase for all school and public library collections. Highly Recommended. --CM Magazine Well-intentioned, ambitious and heartfelt. --Kirkus Reviews This book handles a sensitive topic with kindness, compassion, and empathy&#8230A good beginning look at how to broach a complicated topic that's filled with positivity and hope. --Booklist Purposeful but effective. --The Horn Book Online

An accessible, honest conversation starter that is a must-have purchase for all school and public library collections. Highly Recommended. -- (06/08/2018)

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Dr. Jillian Roberts is a renowned child psychologist, author, professor and parent. Considered a go-to child psychology expert for journalists, Dr. Roberts has had her work published in the New York Times and the Toronto Sun, and is a regular contributor to HuffPost, Global News and CBC. She is the author of the bestselling Just Enough series which explains topics like birth and diversity to children ages 3-6. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia. Jane Heinrichs is a children's book writer and illustrator. She starts her day at a clear desk with her huge sketchbook (for books) and her tiny sketchbook (for daily drawings) but usually ends up sitting on the floor, surrounded by a collection of paints, pencils and papers. Jane lives in the United Kingdom with her family.

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