{"product_id":"a-terrible-thing-happened-hardcover","title":"A Terrible Thing Happened - Hardcover","description":"\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\u003cb\u003eA gently told and tenderly illustrated story for children who have witnessed any kind of violent or traumatic episode, including physical abuse, school or gang violence, accidents, homicide, suicide, and natural disasters such as floods or fire.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Sherman Smith saw the most terrible thing happen. At first he tried to forget about it, but soon something inside him started to bother him. He felt nervous for no reason. Sometimes his stomach hurt. He had bad dreams. And he started to feel angry and do mean things, which got him in trouble. Then he met Ms. Maple, who helped him talk about the terrible thing that he had tried to forget. Now Sherman is feeling much better. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Children who have witnessed violence or other traumatic incidents are at surprisingly greater risk for committing violence in the future than are children who have actually been involved in such events. The event might be a car accident, domestic or school violence, suicide, or a natural disaster such as a tornado, flood, or fire. Regardless of the type of incident, child witnesses often react by trying to forget or ignore the experience. When their feelings are pushed underground in this manner, these children may begin to feel bad in ways they don't understand, and become angry as a result of feeling bad. It is this anger that can give way to violence. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Caring adults can make all the difference by helping children talk about and understand the experience. An afterword by Sasha J. Mudlaff written for parents and other caregivers offers extensive suggestions for helping traumatized children, including a list of other sources that focus on specific events. \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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8.24 x 8.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 15, 2000\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771570225440,"sku":"9781557986429","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/a986215b90c4128d662121535602c850.webp?v=1780388660","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-terrible-thing-happened-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}