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American Psychological Association. (2011, September 1). Books to help children cope. Monitor on Psychology, 42(8). https://www.apa.org/monitor/2011/09/books

A number of children’s books aimed at helping youngsters cope and learn resilience in the face of traumas, disasters and loss are available from Magination Press, APA’s children’s book press:

  • “A Terrible Thing Happened: A Story for Children Who Witnessed Violence or Trauma.”

  • “Jenny Is Scared! When Sad Things Happen in the World.”

  • “I’ll Know What To Do: A Kid’s Guide to Natural Disasters.”

  • “Why Are You So Scared? A Child’s Book About Parents With PTSD.”

  • “Black Jack Jetty: A Boy’s Journey Through Grief.”

  • “Gentle Willow: A Story for Children About Dying.”

  • “I Don’t Have an Uncle Phil Anymore.”

For more on these titles, go to Magination Press.

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