{"product_id":"a-terrible-thing-happened-paperback","title":"A Terrible Thing Happened - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMargaret M. Holmes\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCary Pillo\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Gentle Story to Help Children Talk About Difficult Feelings After a Traumatic or Confusing Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome experiences are hard to talk about, especially for children.\u003cem\u003e A Terrible Thing Happened\u003c\/em\u003e is a comforting picture book that helps kids make sense of big emotions after something upsetting has happened. Without naming the event, the story follows Sherman, a young raccoon who begins to feel worried, angry, and confused. With patience, comfort, and support, Sherman learns that talking about his feelings can help him start to feel better.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThoughtfully written and illustrated by child development specialists, this book gives families, caregivers, and educators a reassuring way to open conversations about big emotions. It validates children's feelings, shows that all emotions are welcome, and reminds them they are safe, cared for, and never alone. This beautiful story helps children understand that healing begins when we share how we feel.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports Emotional Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps children ages 4-8 recognize and express feelings like sadness, worry, and anger after a difficult or confusing experience.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitive, Universal Storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e The upsetting event is never described, so the book can be used in many different situations without adding distress.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuidance for Adults Included\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a supportive note with simple, practical suggestions to help grown-ups talk about feelings in a caring and age-appropriate way.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for Emotional Learning \u0026amp; Healing\u003c\/strong\u003e Encourages coping skills, resilience, and emotional understanding. Perfect for home, school, or counseling settings.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted Publisher\u003c\/strong\u003e From Magination Press, the children's imprint of the American Psychological Association, experts in child development and well-being.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargaret M.\u003c\/b\u003e Holmes writes inspirational and self-help stories for children for over 20 years. In addition to \u003ci\u003eA Terrible Thing Happened\u003c\/i\u003e, she is the author of \u003ci\u003eMolly's Mom Died\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSam's Dad Died\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCharlie's Brother\u003c\/i\u003e (a story for the siblings of a child with special needs who is being admitted to residential care). She lives near Des Moines, IA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCary Pillo\u003c\/b\u003e, a Fine Arts and Design graduate from Washington State University, has illustrated many children's educational materials and children's books, including \u003ci\u003eA Terrible Thing Happened\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGentle Willow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStriped Shirts and Flowered Pants\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eTibby Tried It\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle, WA. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSasha J. Mudlaff, MA\u003c\/b\u003e is a third generation owner\/employee of her family's business, Hamilton's Funeral Home, in Des Moines, IA, currently serving as the company's vice president. Sasha is also the founder and Grief Consultant for Hamilton's Academy of Grief \u0026amp; Loss, where she specializes in working with grieving children and teens, having done so for over 25 years.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.16 x 8.04 x 8.03 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 17, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477331534131,"sku":"9781557987013","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/ekAsb6Ir1A9781557987013_510e71d1-d49c-48c0-b6fe-f8f4dd149ebd.webp?v=1781747417","url":"https:\/\/s3xxpj-vy.myshopify.com\/products\/a-terrible-thing-happened-paperback","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}