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The world can be a scary place and kids know it.
Too many children experience the tragedies of gun violence, death from violence, and community stress. These books are a great place to start in helping them to cope, find ways to be positive and calm, and feel supported.
The Kissing Hand
The Kissing Hand
Written by by Audrey Penn
Illustrated by Ruth Harper
Published by Tanglewood (2006)
Now a classic in children's literature, this book has provided children with a way to manage their separation anxiety when saying goodbye at school drop offs. It is an excellent resource for children dealing with trauma and community stress.
Resources:
Care, Cope, Connect printable guides and worksheets, from Sesame Street Workshop
Multilingual Trauma Resources for parents, care givers, and teachers from Child Mind Institute
Read Aloud on StoryOnline
Come with me
Come with me
Written by Holly M. McGhee
Illustrated by Pascal Lemaître
Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (2017)
When a little girl feels fearful after hearing negative and hateful stories on the news, she asks her parents what she can do. Each of them help her realize that small actions can lead positive outcomes in small but significant ways.
Resources:
Come With Me worksheet for ages 4+, from Learn with Liann
Come With Me: Beyond the Book Postcard activity from All the Wonders
Read Aloud, Book Talk, and Author interview on Book Savors
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child's Story About Racial Injustice
Written by Marianne Celano PhD, Marietta Collins PhD, and Ann Hazzard PhD
Illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin (Illustrator)
Published by Magination Press (2018)
Emma (a white girl) & Josh (a black boy) learn that a white police officer has shot and killed a Black man in their neighborhood. They talk with their parents who explain why this happened and what they can do about it; stand up for others being treated unfairly, and break discriminatory patterns of racial prejudice. It is recommended that children read this book first with their caring adult.
Resources:
Rosita and Alan Talk about Community Violence | Violence on Sesame Workshop
Troubling Times printable worksheet, from Sesame Workshop
Read Aloud by the authors and teaching tips on Reading Rockets
The Rabbit Listened
The Rabbit Listened
Written & Illustrated by Cori Doerrfeld
Published by Dial Books (2018)
This tender and poignant picture book is perfect reading after tragedy and loss. When a block castle crumbles to the ground, the child retreats into sadness while various animals come and try to comfort them in different ways. In the end, the rabbit knows best what to do to ease their heartache and help them rebuild.
Resources:
The Rabbit Listened Activities for PreK-5 downloadable, from Novel Effect
Act It Out! activity, from Tandem Partners in Early Learning
The Rabbit Listened (ANIMATED) #readaloud by H A M A K U A' s - ANIMATED BOOKS
Most People
Most People
Written by Michael Leannah
Illustrated by Jennifer E. Morris
Published by Tilbury House Publishers
In the face of scary events and news stories, it's important for children (and all of us!) to remember that most people are good. This lovely picture book does a great job at reenforcing this idea.
Resources:
Read aloud by Storytime with Maggie
Classroom Guide from Tiblury House Publishers
World Kindness Day activity related to "Most People", on Celebrate Picture Books
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