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 highly useful therapy tool for children, especially around trauma or overwhelming experiences. They appreciate that the “terrible thing” is never named, making it versatile across many situations and clients. The gentle, easy-to-understand text and beautiful illustrations are seen as engaging for younger kids, and it supports conversations about feelings, stress, and getting help. No recurring drawbacks were mentioned.
