I Am the Storm
I Am the Storm by Jane Yolen, published by Penguin on October 27, 2020, is a 32-page book that explores the themes of resilience and the power of nature. This edition presents a thoughtful depiction of various extreme weather events, including a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane. Through engaging family stories, Yolen and her daughter Heidi Stemple provide young readers with a comforting perspective on the challenges posed by shifting climates and extreme weather conditions.
Readers will find that the book addresses the emotional responses to these natural disasters while emphasizing the importance of preparedness and resilience. Illustrated with rich environmental tones, I Am the Storm not only educates children about weather phenomena but also reassures them of their own strength in the face of adversity. With additional information about storms included at the back, this book serves as a resource for understanding both the beauty and the ferocity of nature, making it suitable for discussions on social themes and emotions related to weather.
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A tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane are met, in turn, with resilience and awe in this depiction of nature’s power and our own.
In the face of our shifting climate, young children everywhere are finding themselves subject to unfamiliar and often frightening extreme weather. Beloved author Jane Yolen and her daughter Heidi Stemple address four distinct weather emergencies (a tornado, a blizzard, a forest fire, and a hurricane) with warm family stories of finding the joy in preparedness and resilience. Their honest reassurance leaves readers with the message: nature is powerful, but you are powerful, too. Illustrated in rich environmental tones and featuring additional information about storms in the back, this book educates, comforts, and empowers young readers in stormy or sunny weather, and all the weather in between.
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