War? I'm Scared (Wewrite Kids!, 46)

This book is a must-read for children. It deals with 9-11 in a sensitive, yet practical manner -- never talking down to kids or belittling their feelings. It's easy for adults to understand as the events from that tragic day are replayed, but children need positive ways to deal with the fear generated from the original attack, and the seemingly "new" attacks as media continues to replay it.Buy this book for every kid you know.

War? I'm Scared! is a unique book written by kids, for kids, and published in the wake of the September 11 attack on the American World Trade Center. Dealing with our great national tragedy, War? I'm Scared! does not condescend to young readers or belittle the magnitude of the terrorist attacks, but rather takes a positive look at what kids can do to understand, cope, and help. An invaluable addition to family, school, and community library collections, War? I'm Scared! is very highly recommended for young readers alarmed and unsettled by today's national conflict and our declared war on terrorism that permeates the television news broadcasts and newspaper headlines.

This book is FANTASTIC! Children helping other children deal with the events of September 11, 2001. The story line is very factual, and shows what the children are thinking through the eyes of a dog named Buddy.The tips for parents section is very helpful by providing parents the tools they need to talk to their children regarding this devastating event.