On The News: Our First Talk About Tragedy

Introduce children to the realities of natural disasters, terrorism, and other forms of tragedy.

In age-appropriate language and tone, Dr. Jillian 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.

On The News: Our First Talk About Tragedy is illustrated by Jane Heinrichs.

Recognition:

Ontario Library Association (OLA) Best Bets – Honourable Mention | 2018 | Commended

Children’s Book Council & National Council for Social Studies Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People | 2019 | Commended