Flood
Illustrator: Alvaro Fernandez Villa
Publisher: Capstone Young Readers
ISBN: 9781623700010
Notice that there is no author listed for this book. That’s
because there isn't one. Flood is a
completely visual experience for readers. It doesn't need words; its impact is
that powerful.
This book is recommended for readers ages 6-8 and I
definitely agree with this rating. I wouldn't recommend Flood for younger children unless a parent sees fit. Flood deals with a very real, possibly
disturbing event that younger children might not understand or will interpret
differently than intended.
This book teaches us an invaluable lesson. Mother Nature,
while beautiful, can show her fury. Natural disasters can’t be stopped and are
usually devastating. Personal belongings and effects washed away, ruined. Never
to be recovered again.
What’s more important than the storm itself is what happens
when the worst of it clears. When we witness communities come together to help
one another rebuild their homes and businesses, schools and hospitals. Cleaning
up the community, shaping up the community, striving to make it better than it
was before. That’s a powerful message to send to children.
I personally feel this is a very wise book to share with
young children, especially ones old enough to understand the impact that Sandy
had on the East Coast of the United States. The storm coverage for Sandy was
intense and emotional, so consider taking the time to explain to little ones
that there is always the potential for something positive to come out of
something so negative.
What an awesome book. We have our share of flood here in Australia, and the community spirit generated in rebuilding is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this unique book on the Kid Lit Blog Hop, cheers Julie Grasso
ReplyDeleteSounds like a very powerful book. Is it illustrated or does it use photos? Thanks for sharing this book in the Kid Lit Blog Hop.
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