When Thabo’s Sister Had an Accident

This story is about a little boy, Thabo, whose sister was killed in a school bus accident. All his family members were hesitant to tell him what happened. He eventually was able to talk to an adult about how he felt and learned how to cope with his feelings.

The feelings expressed in the story are confusion, sadness, determination, and relief. Coping skills are about being able to express your feelings by talking to someone and drawing images that help.