by Margaret M. Holmes
Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous and had bad dreams. Then he met someone who helped him talk about the terrible thing, and made him feel better.
| Topics: | Trauma |
| ISBN: | 9781557987013 |
| Page count: | 31 |
| Recommended ages: | Ages 4 through 8 |
| Grade level: | Grades PK through 3 |
| Printed in: | USA |
Customers say this book is a versatile, widely applicable tool for helping children process trauma or overwhelming experiences, since the “terrible thing” is never specified. They praise the gentle, easy-to-understand text and beautiful illustrations, and find it helpful for bibliotherapy and explaining therapy from a child’s viewpoint. Several note it offers helpful psychoeducation and supports kids in reframing behavior as stress-related needs. No recurring drawbacks mentioned.
