A broad overview of types of natural and human-made disasters and tragedies, and usefully explains the difference between those humans can cause and those they can't, while emphasizing that most disasters are outside of our control. Photos of actual disasters (while child-appropriate and not very graphic, they show the serious consequences of disasters) are combined with much more gentle, reassuring drawings of inquisitive kids. Surely this book would be a great resource for parents and teachers alike in talking about disasters and how to be resilient during and after them. ( )

I love this book, but I hate that this book is needed. We live in a 24/7 news cycle world. Explaining that to kids can be hard, but Dr. Roberts is here to help. This book uses both illustrations and real pictures to point out what is being explained. In this instance, its about tragedies and disasters seen on the news. The author takes time to discuss the difference between the two, why they happen, and how people are affected. This series has been a great source of information for parents and kids, to help them understand everyday life. ( )