On the News: Our First Talk about Tragedy (World Around Us #2)

by Jillian Roberts (Author) Jane Heinrichs (Illustrator)

On the News: Our First Talk about Tragedy (World Around Us #2)
Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: World Around Us

Introduces 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 parents to better handle questions that arise when children are exposed to the news.

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Kirkus

Heartfelt but uneven advice.

ALA/Booklist

This book handles a sensitive topic with kindness, compassion, and empathy…A good beginning look at how to broach a complicated topic that's filled with positivity and hope.

None

Purposeful but effective.

Review quotes

"This is a perfect 'back pocket' book, something to have on hand for when big questions arise. The basic format works well with kindergartners and small children, while the extra information will guide upper elementary students."— "School Library Journal"
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781459833692
Lexile Measure
980
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Publication date
February 14, 2023
Series
World Around Us
BISAC categories
JNF051160 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Disasters
JNF030000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Law & Crime
JNF053210 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | Violence
Library of Congress categories
Journalism
Psychological aspects
Disasters
Emergency management
Offenses against public safety

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