Frankie Wonders ... What Happened Today? [Paperback]

Yvonne Conte (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 11, 2001

This book is a look through a 4 year olds eyes at the horrific events of September 11th. Little Frankie knows something is wrong but he doesn't know what and he doesn't why his family is so sad. The story guides Frankie through feelings of anger, confusion and fear. It is a book not only for children but for adults as well. Everyone needs what Frankie needs.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A beautiful gift... wonderful story for parents to read to children to help them understand the events of 9-11." -- Thom Rutledge, LCSW Psychotherapist, Nashville, TN

"A charming little book with its intent as honest as its author. You can't help loving it." -- Rhoda Fisher, Ph D Clinical Psychologist, President Media Division of American Psychological Association

About the Author

As a motivational speaker Yvonne Conte travels across the USA teaching The Positive Power of Humor. Her book Serious Laughter has sold over 20,000 copies world wide. Frankie Wonders... What Happened Today? is a direct result of a conversation she had with her niece about the events of September 11th. All net profits from the publication of this book will be donated to The Children's Aid Society in New York City to help them to continue to counsel the children who may be depressed or anxious.

Product Details

• Paperback: 32 pages
• Publisher: Amsterdam-Berwick Pub (December 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966533623
• ISBN-13: 978-0966533620
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,869,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Explaining the Harsh Realities of Our World to the Innocent, February 12, 2002

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Bruce McLellan "Business / Life Coach" (Rochester, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Frankie Wonders ... What Happened Today? (Paperback)

When September 11th, 2001 passed through our lives, I wondered how I could explain this horrible event to my children and other children. Usually, I am not tongue-tied, but in this situation I was. How can I simultaneously be honest and not cause children to suffer from anxiety, fear, and nightmares? How could I possibly hope to make something positive from this ugly situation? I wanted to minimize and avoid the topic. Yet, I knew my children could sense how deeply this had impacted all of us and they deserved some explanation.

This wonderful book, "Frankie Wonders...What Happened Today?" , provides me with words and pictures that help me talk to my children, provided me with peace of mind to have discovered it, and provided me with a tool to happily share with others. It includes all of the important elements of good children's literature: a character to identify with, a sense of safety, a positive outcome, and genuine feelings. Frankie experiences a range of feeling throughout this book. And in the end, discovers safety and a positive direction to take his feelings.

I recommend this extraordinary book to any parent or person who wants help explaining the harsh realities of our world to the innocent. Bravo! Thank you Yvonne Conte!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for everyone Thank You!, January 24, 2002

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Aubry Ludington (Rochester, New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frankie Wonders ... What Happened Today? (Paperback)

I am so happy to see this book! I read it to my Goddaughter and she just loved it. The illustrations are wonderful and the story really helped us talk about the tragedy. Frankie is every child and adult in the United States. We are all concerned "Are we safe?" all kids wonder "Is daddy safe is Mommy safe?" This book really delt with all of out concerns. Not to mention the kids really liked the book and read it all the time now! I loved it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A review on Frankie Wonders...., January 24, 2002

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Joe Z. (Macedon, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Frankie Wonders ... What Happened Today? (Paperback)

All of America was touched by the events on September 11th, including children. "Frankie Wonders ...What Happened Today" not only gives the reader a perspective from a childs view on that particular day but also shows how many of us reacted with our children during that situation. This touching and emotional, illustrative publication shows the strength there is through family and how we as parents and our children offer support to each another in times of national tragedy and crisis. This heart filled book simply blessed me as I read about Frankie's questions, reactions, concerns, responses and above all how he wanted to do something about what happened on that day. Finally, the author does an exceptional job of providing a simple 10 point list of things that we could do not only in times of tragedy but anytime with our children and grandchildren. Thanks Yvonne!