On the News, Jillian Roberts
On the News, Jillian Roberts
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On the News

Author: Jillian Roberts

Narrator: Jillian Roberts

Unabridged: 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/04/2018


Synopsis

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.

The World Around Us series introduces children to complex cultural, social and environmental issues that they may encounter outside their homes, in a way that is accessible. Sidebars offer further reading for older children or care providers who have bigger questions. For younger children just starting to make these observations, the simple question-and-answer format of the main text will provide a foundation of knowledge on the subject matter.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on January 20, 2019

Helps children understand the terms disasters and tragedies. Lets kids know that it is natural to feel sad, scared, worried, or to have questions when they hear about these things on the news. But then it encourages them to instead of focusing on the bad, look for the helpers and to be a helper duri......more

Goodreads review by Amy on February 15, 2019

This is such an important book. Even as adults, we often become overwhelmed by news of tragic events. Imagine what it's like for a child, who has no broader context with which to understand what is happening in the world around them, but nonetheless is constantly bombarded by media. I very vividly r......more

Goodreads review by V on October 11, 2018

Why we chose this book: T responded very well to On Our Street by the same author; it was helpful in answering his questions about impoverished people in our city. T has also overheard his dad and me discussing news and asked about it, starting with the Thai boys who were trapped in the cave. Given t......more

Goodreads review by Ryan on April 11, 2018

I love this book, but I hate that this book is needed. We live in a 24/7 news cycle world. Explaining that to kids can be hard, but Dr. Roberts is here to help. This book uses both illustrations and real pictures to point out what is being explained. In this instance, its about tragedies and disaste......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on February 12, 2019

This book is SO important! I will be adding this to my classroom library. Will definitely guide conversation with young ones about disasters and tragedies. It's accessible for young kids, and has more academic and deeper information on the sides for older kids who can learn more. If your child has a......more