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About The Rhino Who Swallowed A Storm
Product Description “Together, we can weather any storm.” Big or small, we are all vulnerable during traumatic times – but together, with love and creativity, we can weather any storm. That’s the inspiration behind The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm, a resource to help children talk about the “storms” in their own lives and to remind everyone to look for the helpers. When little Mica Mouse is scared by thunder booming outside her cozy home, Papa Mouse reaches for just the right story to comfort her. Hugging her close, he begins to read The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. In this poetic book-within-a-book, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves. Swallowing the storm makes him feel worse, so Rhino sets off on a whimsical journey toward healing. Along the way, he meets many friends, including a kind spider, a brave kangaroo, a wise tortoise, and an uplifting whale. With their help, Rhino lets go of the storm inside and learns to see the light once again…and Mica Mouse is soothed by the story and her Papa’s gentle reminder that even though bad things sometimes happen, the world is full of people who care. At the end of the book, there are discussion questions to facilitate a healing dialogue. Stories have the power to make difficult issues more approachable, giving parents and their children a safe haven to discuss feelings and emotions that might otherwise be hard to express. Review This beautifully illustrated book offers a strong, uplifting message to children about love, hope, and weathering life's storms…Most children have experienced some sense of loss, fear, or trauma in their lives and this book helps to convey that it is natural during those times to feel sad, alone or overwhelmed. The story conveys, very movingly, that love, faith, and the kindness of others can help us through difficult times. I especially love that Little Rhino relies on both himself and others to weather his storm and that he comes through it feeling optimistic about the world and his future. This book could be helpful to any child who is experiencing a loss or major change in life. I highly recommend it! --Amazon reviewer This book-within-a-book offers a comforting message for children coping with natural disasters. Mica, a young mouse who is afraid of storms because the previous year a hurricane destroyed her home, listens to a story told by her loving father about a little rhinoceros whose home was also destroyed by a deadly storm. The tale emphasizes the strength that comes from comforting support from loved ones. Rhino has lots of friends, and each animal offers a rather lengthy message in rhyme and varying fonts. Some words may require explanation for younger readers unfamiliar with the concepts of chaos or calamity. The art is stronger than the text: colorful cartoons emphasize the contrast from the digital art of Mica's home and the brighter pen, ink, and paint pages of the rhinoceros tale. Readers may also spot the edged pages of the inner book and note changes in art and text for the final message shared with Mica. You're never really alone when bad things happen. A general purchase for most libraries. --Mary Elam, Learning Media Services, Plano ISD, TX, School Library Journal Timeless Message to Kids of Love, Hope and Weathering Life's Storms This beautifully illustrated book offers a strong, uplifting message to children about love, hope and weathering life's storms. There is a richness and charm in the illustrations of Little Rhino and his animal friends that make this a beautiful book to look at, but the message of the story makes it more than just a pretty picture book. Most children have experienced some sense of loss, fear or trauma in their lives and this book helps to convey that it is natural during those times to feel sad, alone or overwhelmed. The story conveys, very movingly, that love, faith and the kindness of others can help us through difficult times. I especially lov
