On the News
Our First Talk About Tragedy
by Jillian Roberts
Pub Date
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Description
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.
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.
A Note From the Publisher
On the News is the second book in the World Around Us series of nonfiction picture books. On Our Street: Our First Talk About Poverty is available now. Look for On the Playground: Our First Talk About Prejudice and On the Internet: Our First Talk About Online Safety coming Spring 2019.
Advance Praise
"This straightforward, gentle entry in the World around Us series does a good job of explaining those concepts to a young audience in terms they can understand…This is a useful starting point for conversations about an important topic."—Booklist for On Our Street
"The writing is clear and accurate. A positive attempt at a difficult
subject, this book will be most useful in situations where caring adults
can help children understand and work through their feelings about the
topic."—Kirkus Reviews for On Our Street
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781459817845 |
| PRICE | CA$19.95 (CAD) |
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