Nonnie Talks About Trauma by Mary-Jo Podgurski
Short Summary
Nonnie Talks About Trauma by Mary Jo Podgurski is a compassionate, age-appropriate guide that helps children understand trauma, recognise their feelings, and learn how to talk about difficult experiences. Written as part of the Nonnie series, this book blends storytelling, education, and emotional support to help kids process what they’ve seen or felt – whether it’s something scary, sad, or confusing.
Age Group
Suitable for children aged 8 to 12 years.
Topics Discussed
Porn
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What this book is about
- Nonnie Talks About Trauma is part of Mary Jo Podgurski’s wonderful Nonnie series – books designed to help kids explore tricky topics with curiosity and care.
- The story centres around Nonnie, a warm, trusted grandmother figure who talks with children about the things that worry or frighten them.
- The book explains what trauma is in simple, reassuring language, helping kids understand that it’s normal to feel upset or confused after difficult experiences.
- It includes examples of different types of trauma – from seeing violence or scary news stories to witnessing something distressing online, such as pornography or violent videos.
- Nonnie gently encourages children to talk to a trusted adult about their feelings, showing that healing starts with open, honest conversations.
- The book is interactive, with reflection questions, prompts, and even colouring pages to help children process emotions as they read.
- There’s also a glossary that defines important words and concepts in an easy-to-understand way.
- Like all of Mary Jo Podgurski’s books, it’s designed for kids to read with an adult – creating space for connection, trust, and understanding.
- Warm, thoughtful, and beautifully written, Nonnie Talks About Trauma is an invaluable resource for helping kids make sense of big feelings and know they don’t have to face them alone.
I hope you find this book review helpful!
Happy talking!
❤️ Cath