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Talking to Kids about Tragedy

These books will help teach kids how to cope with scary news events, explain what is happening in age appropriate ways, and instill calmness and coping strategies.

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  • On the News

    Our First Talk About Tragedy

    Roberts, Jillian, 1971-
    Introduces the topics of tragedy and disaster to young readers.
    Book, 2018[Victoria, British Columbia] : Orca Book Publishers, [2018] — 363.348 Robe
  • What to Do When the News Scares You

    a Kid's Guide to Understanding Current Events

    Toner, Jacqueline B.,
    This book can support and guide efforts to help scary news seem a bit more manageable for young people
    Book, 2021Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2021] — 155.41824 Tone
  • Something Bad Happened

    a Kid's Guide to Coping With Events in the News

    Huebner, Dawn,
    Offers advice for kids who are worried about events in the news.
    Book, 2020London ; Philadelphia : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2020. — 155.41824 Hueb
  • A universal, deeply moving exploration of grief and empathy sure to soothe heartache of all sizes
    Book, 2018New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2018] — E DOERR C
  • A little girl learns the power of kindness, bravery, and friendship in the face of uncertainty
    Book, 2017New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2017] — E MCGHE H
  • A young girl tries her hardest to respond to devastating news as compassionately and empathetically as possible
    Book, 2018New York, NY : Roaring Brook Press, 2018. — E REUL S
  • A picture book that explains how to deal with unwanted, scary thoughts.
    Book, 2020Minneapolis, MN : Beaming Books, 2020. — E CLARK B
  • When the World Feels Like a Scary Place

    Essential Conversations for Anxious Parents & Worried Kids

    Gewirtz, Abigail H.,
    A book for parents that touches on many different current events and how to talk to your kids about them.
    Book, 2020New York : Workman Publishing, [2020] — 155.412 G396w 2020
  • The Anxious Thoughts Workbook for Teens

    CBT Skills to Quiet the Unwanted Negative Thoughts That Cause Anxiety & Worry

    Clark, David A., 1954-
    This step-by-step guide just for teens offers fun, targeted activities to break free from the anxious, intrusive, and unwanted thoughts that feed anxiety and depression
    Book, 2022Oakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, 2022. — 155.51246 C592a 2022
  • The Monster Parade

    a Book About Feeling All Your Feelings and Then Watching Them Go

    O'Leary, Wendy,
    How to deal with all kinds of emotions.
    Book, 2022Boulder, Colorado : Bala Kids, [2022] — E OLEAR W
  • The author tells us what it takes to get back up, and how owning our stories of disappointment, failure, and heartbreak gives us the power to write a daring new ending
    Book, 2015New York : Spiegel & Grau, [2015] — 158 B877r 2015
  • Sometimes scary things happen, but love is always there
    Book, 2018New York, NY : G.P. Putnam's Sons, [2018] — E PENA M
  • Breathe Like a Bear

    30 Mindful Moments for Kids to Feel Calm and Focused Anytime, Anywhere

    Willey, Kira,
    Manage anxiety over scary current events with these breathing exercies.
    Book, 2017Emmaus, PA : Rodale Kids, [2017] — 158.12 WiLL
  • Shows how therapy can be helpful when a child experiences a trauma or witnesses something bad happening
    Book, 2000Washington, DC : Magination Press, [2000] — E HOLME M
  • Something scary happens while a lamb is playing with his friends. This Christian book shows how prayer and Jesus can help in scary times.
    Book, 2023Greensboro, NC : New Growth Press, 2023. — E STRIC D
  • Shows the importance of friendship and acknowledges the feelings kids may have during scary events.
    Book, 2022New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2022. — E ABBOT Z