We’re All in This Together: Using Picture Books to Talk About Collective Trauma

Finn is in a bad mood, so his grandfather takes him on a walk in the forest, and tells him about all the things that are beneath the surface of plants and animals--and even people.

A young child who is sad learns that feelings come and go like the weather, and crying is like the rain. He comes to see that crying, like rain, can come from big or small storms, is necessary, and when it is done, can bring a peaceful rainbow. Includes notes to educators and caregivers with learning activities.

When they find a dead bird, a group of children bury it in the woods, sing a song to it, and put flowers on the grave.

A young child uses mindfulness and an awareness of their five senses to stay grounded while experiencing difficult emotions and bad days.

"Ira Crumb and Malcolm Cake are best friends. They make each other laugh. And they always play together--or do they? A disagreement about whether they should play tag or hide-and-seek leaves Ira all alone. And suddenly, he starts feeling these...feelings! His tummy hurts! His chin is wobbling! His eyes are leaking! What's happening? Finally, Malcolm finds Ira again and asks the one question that matters, "What's wrong, Ira? You can tell me." And finally,...

"As a dog and his little girl go on their final walk together, he gets to experience the sights, smells, and wonders of this world one last time before peacefully passing on. But for such a good boy and his foreverfriend, that doesn't mean it's the end" Provided by publisher.

Elba carries the black block of grief and sadness wherever she goes--until Norris comes along and helps her to let go of the block and enjoy life again.

While Milo and his sister travel to a detention center to visit their incarcerated mother, he observes strangers on the subway and draws what he imagines their lives to be.

"No one understands the abstract pictures that Niko draws until a new friend sees the thought and feeling within his shapes and forms"-- Provided by publisher.

"When Taylor's block castle is destroyed, all the animals think they know just what to do, but only the rabbit quietly listens to how Taylor is feeling"-- Provided by publisher.