Something Bad Happened: A Kid's Guide to Coping with Events in the News

Dawn Huebner
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
2019
Target Audience
Consumer
About the Book

 

Helping Kids Understand Tough News

When children hear about upsetting events, their minds try to make sense of what happened. This book helps kids ages 6 to 12 and the adults who care for them talk about hard news in a gentle, clear way.

What This Book Offers

  • Simple answers to questions like where, why, and if something bad will happen again
  • Comfort by showing that feelings like sadness and fear are normal
  • Easy tools to help kids cope with scary or confusing news

This book is made for parents and kids to read together. It supports children in feeling safe and hopeful while learning about difficult world events. Reading this book can help your child feel more calm and understood during uncertain times.