Young Children, National Tragedy, and Picture Books.

McMath, Joan S.

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Publication Date: 1997

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Young Children, National Tragedy, and Picture Books.

McMath, Joan S.

Young Children, v52 n3 p82-84 Mar 1997

Suggests that, rather than exposing young children to media coverage of national tragedies and disasters, caregivers should read aloud to children from picture books that convey stability, calmness, and reassurance. Includes tips for helping children cope with tragedy, guidelines for selecting books, and an annotated list of 25 books that can help children feel secure in the wake of tragedy. (TJQ)

Descriptors: Bibliotherapy, Child Safety, Childhood Needs, Childrens Literature, Coping, Early Childhood Education, Mass Media, Mass Media Effects, Natural Disasters, Picture Books, Reading Aloud to Others, Security (Psychology), Violence, Well Being

Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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