Daniel After Hurricane Marilyn
Dr. Denise Bennerson
Paperback
(S.N., Dec. 1, 1997)
How will a child cope after a disaster? Does the child understand why they have to stand in long lines for services? why aren't there any lights or television? Do they understand why Mommy or Daddy is talking to all the strange people about their home? In addition, why aren't they going to school? Daniel After Hurricane Marilyn was written in story form that is developmentally appropriate for young children. It explains to children what happens after a disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado. The book explains what the children and family can do after a disaster. The story is short and allows for children and parents discussions. Great, simple illustrations help young children understand. This books is for Young Children, Children with single parent families, Disaster Agencies such as The American Red Cross and FEMA that work with families, Day Care Providers, Head Start Centers, Primary Grade Teachers and Counselors working with children who have experienced a traumatic event. Daniel After Hurricane Marilyn will: Increase a child's ability to cope with disaster, Increase literacy and language development, Provide a base for discussion with child and adult, Increase self-esteem and family values, Help children deal with life's disastrous events, and Increase a child's ability to comprehend what their parents may have felt.
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