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

Author/creator Roberts, Jillian, 1971-
Other author/creatorHeinrichs, Jane, 1982-
Format Electronic and Book
Publication Info[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2018]
Description1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 23 x 27 cm.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Public Library Complete
Subject(s)
Series The world around us
World around us (Orca Book Publishers) ^A1384750
Abstract 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.
Abstract "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.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2018933705
ISBN9781459817845 (hardcover)
ISBN1459817842 (hardcover)

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