Review by Booklist Review
Pitched for a post-September 11 world, this straightforward, reassuring guide strives to explain some of the causes of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (physical trauma, war, natural disaster) while not skimping on day-to-day survival tips either: It is also not a good idea to try to wake up a parent who is having a nightmare. Since they are asleep, they might think you are part of the dream and accidentally hurt you. Kirkland uses soft, hopeful illustrations that underscore the message that kids are not alone and that their parent's tired, cranky, jumpy emotions are to be expected. A kid's point of view is kept throughout, as when Andrews recasts potentially scary flashback episodes as simply the parent's skewed way of trying to protect his or her children. Mentioned are the warning signs of drugs, alcohol, and physical abuse (If this doesn't happen in your house, you can skip this page). Several pages on which readers are encouraged to draw their families limit the book's use in a library environment, yet the material is far too useful to be ignored.--Kraus, Daniel Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 3-PTSD results from scary events in the past and can make parents difficult to deal with. It's not a child's fault and children can't fix it, but they can share their feelings. For parents and caregivers, this interactive picture book is designed to use in conjunction with a series of conversations. (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Kirkus Book Review
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