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Hurricane Vacation: A Hurricane Preparedness Book
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About Hurricane Vacation: A Hurricane Preparedness Book
Product Description Preschoolers Lily and Niko get a crash course on how to handle the unexpected when their vacation changes from sand castles and swimming to lessons in hurricane preparedness. But as the kids prepare to evacuate with their cousin Emma and her family, Niko's favorite stuffy gets lost. Will they find him in time to evacuate safely? Or will this fuzzy family member get left behind? Reading this book is a great way for parents, childcare providers, and caregivers, to talk to toddlers and preschool children about hurricane preparedness and evacuation in a non-scary way. You can listen to the song, download a free poster and a hurricane safety training certificate at train4safety(dot)com. Simply select the Ready Tots and Resources button on the menu. Review "Hurricane Vacation" is the delightful tale of a beach vacation that is interrupted by a hurricane. As the hurricane approaches, the adults calmly explain to the children what a hurricane is and how to prepare for its arrival. They also explain the importance of evacuating for the storm, where to go and what to bring to a shelter. "Hurricane Vacation" is a wonderful primer for children on hurricane preparedness, because it makes the subtle point that with preparation comes confidence. If you live in a hurricane prone region and have young children, this is a must-have addition for your library. - Larry LaHue, CEM, CFM, FPEM, Senior Planner, Volusia County Emergency Management Division They have just issued a hurricane watch and Niko is curious to know what a hurricane is. Aunt Sarah tells him that it is a big storm and explains how it forms over tropical waters, like the ocean. Lily wants to know if a hurricane is like a thunderstorm and Aunt Sarah tells her that hurricanes are bigger than thunderstorms and because of that they bring stronger rains, more winds, and even flooding. Niko is excited because Uncle Brian has told him that they can help hurricane-proof the house tomorrow. Uncle Brian tells them that the hurricane warning has been upgraded and they have been asked to evacuate. Aunt Sarah tells Niko what an evacuation means. She has to go to the hospital to help. They are all ready to go to the shelter when they realize Niko's stuffed frog Dino is missing. Will they find him before going to the shelter? Hurricane Vacation by Dr. Heather L. Beal is an informative and educational story that explains in detail about hurricanes. Children will learn all about hurricanes once they finish reading this story. The questions and activities at the end of the book make it interactive and easy for children to understand what exactly a hurricane is. Jasmine L. Mills brings the concept, the characters, and the scenes to life with her wonderful illustrations. It is a good book to use for read-aloud sessions in classrooms and children will have fun participating in the activities and questions together in the classroom. This story is the best way youngsters can learn about hurricane preparedness. - Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite (5 Star Review) Niko and Lily are on vacation with their aunt and uncle and family in a tropical beach area. When they receive warning of a hurricane watch, the children ask Aunt Sarah and Uncle Brian many questions. They explain that a hurricane forms over tropical waters and is like a huge storm, covering hundreds of miles. The children help Sarah and Brian to prepare for the hurricane. As they get ready to evacuate, Aunt Sara prepares to help at the hospital during the hurricane. The children learn a song about hurricane preparedness that they can sing to a familiar tune as they prepare to evacuate to a shelter. Thinking they have packed everything they need, the children discover that Niko has forgotten his stuffed frog, Dino. Tears begin to flow, but everyone helps search quickly and they find Dino in time to leave safely for the shelter. Hurricane Vacation ends with a list of questions and activities for children to help th
