num_pages: 1
description: Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first hetried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to botherhim. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had baddreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got him introuble. Then he met Ms. Maple, who helped him talk about the terrible thingthat he had tried to forget. Now Sherman is feeling much better.This gently told and tenderly illustrated story is for children who havewitnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physicalabuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and naturaldisasters such as floods or fire. An afterward for parents and othercaregivers offers extensive suggestions for helping traumatized children,including a list of other sources that focus on specific events.TOPICS INCLUDE: To all children who struggle with the aftermath of tragedy,and to their dedicated caregivers
language: English
title: A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
titlecomplete: A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Have Witnessed Violence or Trauma
genres: Abuse, Mental Health, Picture Books, Childrens, Emotion, Psychology, Animals, Counselling, Fiction, Parenting
ratings_count: 583
publisher: Dalmatian Press