"WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS" is a must have book in your children's collection. This tender, metaphorical story of a bird family's rescue by land animals in the aftermath of a storm is written by an experienced psychotherapist and beautifully illustrated by a talented Special Needs advocate. Since time began, stories have been a special way of communicating. Shared around a fire, on a couch, in a tent, curled up in bed, stories have been used to inspire, pass on knowledge, allay fear, pass down history, share values, make sense of our world and face trauma. As a mother and a child therapist I have found stories, bibliotherapy, to be a valuable resource in helping children make sense of their world and, in a non threatening way, guide them through life's scarier moments. "WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS" is the first child's book, beautifully illustrated, to help children process NATURAL DISASTERS. In this world of repetitive fires, storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, etc, children's security and safety can be shattered. Often they are misplaced with or without their family to comfort them. "WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS" addresses just such issues in a way children can relate to and in which they can discover their own feelings. It validates their feelings, yet gives them hope and a sense of security. The metaphorical story with its winsome animal characters speaks to children on a topic sorely underserved in the literary world. Our most vulnerable population suffers deeply in natural disasters. "WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS" opens up the conversation on the child's level on how to cope and what to expect when disaster strikes. It is a powerful tool for family and professionals alike in supporting children during the trauma of disaster striking close to home. The story can also inspire compassion in unaffected children, helping them to be supportive of their peers during times of crisis. Adding "WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS" to your children's literary collection is a sure fire win.