Hurricane!

By: Jonathan London
Illustrated by Henri Sorensen

Talking about extreme weather seems to be a very strong interest for many kids. Considering the earthquakes, hurricanes, and Tsunamis that have recently devastated parts of the world over the last few years, I think that talking about these kinds of weather can give great knowledge to kids who might not understand these types of extreme weather. Hurricane! Is a beautiful personal account of what it is like before, during and after a Hurricane that hits eastern Puerto Rico. It is difficult to decide if the vivid oil paintings or the lyrical descriptions of each moment are more exciting for the reader. I think that this book would be great for a weather unit and helps to bridge the gap between what extreme weather really is and how it actually affects those who are involved and caught inside of it.
Ages: 1st - 3rd grade