I Am a Tornado

Name: I Am a Tornado
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SKU: 9781665916745
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By Drew Beckmeyer

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Summary

I Am a Tornado by Drew Beckmeyer is a delightful children's book where readers are introduced to a young boy who insists he is a tornado. Through creative play and imagination, he explores the power and excitement of his whirlwind identity, all while discovering the effects of his actions on the people and environment around him. This charming story combines humour, vivid illustrations, and a heartfelt message about understanding one's impact.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you love stories bursting with creativity and whimsy, featuring a character as unexpected and dynamic as the natural world itself. The imaginative tale explores themes of identity and self-discovery through engaging illustrations and a charming narrative, making it perfect for both children and the young at heart who are keen on a unique adventure.

I Am a Tornado

An angry, destructive tornado picks up an empathetic cow, and when Cow politely asks to be put down, the two enter a conversation that has some unforeseen results.

Description

An emotionally unaware tornado carves a path of destruction until it picks up a very empathetic cow in this quirky and sweet picture book about compassion and navigating negative emotions.

I Am a Tornado follows the journey of a Tornado on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns. Tornado is also angry, only it doesn’t know that or want to admit it. Then Tornado picks up Cow. Oh, no! Cow would like to be put down.

Fortunately, Cow is a good listener. And sometimes, Tornado just needs to be heard.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The book is praised for its preschool-friendly writing and its effectiveness in discussing emotions and science topics aimed at young readers. Reviewers highlight its humour and psychological insight, particularly noting the unique concept of a cow acting as a therapist to a tornado. The illustrations contribute to the humour without minimising the tornado's destructive actions, offering an endearing perspective on emotional meltdowns with a balance of compassion and amusement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781665916745

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Atheneum Books for Young Readers

Illustration: f-c (spfx: spot gloss) uncoated stock for jkt + int; digital

Contributors:

Illustrated by Drew Beckmeyer

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 305.0mm

Weight: 533g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Drew Beckmeyer

About the Author

Drew Beckmeyer is an author-illustrator and schoolteacher based in Los Angeles. He is the author-illustrator of I Am a Tornado, The First Week of School, Stalactite & Stalagmite, and The Long Island, which was longlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize, and the illustrator of Dear Wild Child. Visit him online at DrewBeckmeyer.com.

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