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On the news : our first talk about tragedy  Cover Image Book Book

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

Roberts, Jillian, 1971- (author.). Heinrichs, Jane, 1982- (illlustrator.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781459817845
  • ISBN: 1459817842
  • Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm.
  • Publisher: [Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2018]

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Target Audience Note:
NC980L Lexile
Subject: Disasters > Psychological aspects > Juvenile literature.
Journalism > Psychological aspects > Juvenile literature.
Disasters > Juvenile literature.
Emergency management > Juvenile literature.
Offenses against public safety > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at York County Libraries.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Mason-Dixon Public Library Kids 155.9 ROB Nonfiction (Text) 34262000861373 Childrens Area Available -


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