Roberts, Jillian,

On the news : our first talk about tragedy / Dr. Jillian Roberts ; illustrations by Jane Heinrichs. - 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm. - World around us .

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.

ISBN: 9781459817845 1459817842

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Disasters
Journalism
Disasters
Emergency management
Offenses against public safety

Dewey Class. No.: 363.34/8