April 1, 1946an enormous tsunami wave strikes Hilo, Hawaii, causing death and destruction. Even those islanders who are fortunate to have survived find their lives forever altered. Young Kimo loves his grandfather very muchthey go everywhere together, sharing island stories and experiences. But there is one story his grandfather has yet to share and that is the reason behind their yearly pilgrimage to Laupahoehoe Point. Here, in silent remembrance, Grandfather places a flower lei atop a stone monument.
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Part of the Tales of Young Americans series, this picture book set in Hawaii begins with a little boy and his best friend, his grandfather. Each spring, they go to Laupahoehoe Point, where Grandfather places a lei on a monument. After the man's death, the boy learns that as a child, Grandfather had watched a tsunami sweep away his school buildings and 24 teachers and students, including his younger brother. Although the events of the tragedy are depicted in the book, the horror is lessened by using a framework story that sets the disaster in the past and by showing children running from the tsunami but not engulfed by it. A historical note is appended. Many readers will respond to this book's soft watercolors, understated tone, and moving story. Still, parents would be well advised to read it to themselves before sharing it with young children. A related title for somewhat older readers is Gail Langer Karwoski's Tsunami: The True Story of an April Fools' Day Disaster (2006). Phelan, Carolyn
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Former schoolteacher Tony Fredericks is an award-winning author of many nature and animal books for children. A frequent presenter at schools and conferences across the country, Tony teaches education courses at York College in York, Pennsylvania.
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Love and Remembrance,
This review is from: The Tsunami Quilt (Tales of Young America) (Hardcover)
This book is the story of the devastating tsunami that hit the island of Hawai'i on April 1, 1946. It includes factual information woven throughout the story of a man whose brother died that long ago day when they were both students at the school where the tsunami hit. But it is much more than just an historical account. This is the story of a boy's love for his grandfather and a man's faithful remembrance of his brother's death in that tsunami. It is, at the same time, both sad and hopeful. This story speaks to children of all ages.
Before reading this book to my seventh grade class, we discussed the science of tsunami. Information in the "Author's Notes" at the end of the book was helpful in understanding the event. After reading the book, the students were visibly moved. They spoke of their relationships with their own grandparents and their feelings of loss when a loved one died. The illustrations were beautifully colorful and expressive and they complemented the story. This is a beautiful book and a beautiful story.
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Nice story with facts!,
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This review is from: The Tsunami Quilt (Tales of Young America) (Hardcover)
The Tsunami Quilt is the story of a boy and his family and how they were touched by a horrible tsunami that hit Hawaii in 1946. Like other books by Anthony D. Fredericks, there is a perfect mix of fact and fiction (there are tsunami facts at the end of the story). This allows teachers and librarians a chance to get kids hooked on non-fiction by reading an interesting tale.
However, the book is not just a good teaching tool, but a nice story to read at home. I very much suggest reading this book!
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This picture book is a story based on the terrible natural disaster that occurred on April 1, 1946 in Hawaii. The author, Anthony Fredericks, weaves together this tragic event with the loss of a loved one using straight forward and elegant dialoge to create many reverent moments. The grandfather witnessed the tsumani as a young boy and lost his younger brother in it. His nine year old grandson, Kimo, is very close to him and acccompanies him to Laupahoehoe Point every year where his grandfather places a flower lei on a monument. When they visit, there is little talking so the boy doesn't feel it is the right time or place to ask any questions. Before he can discover why this yearly ritual occurs, his grandfather passes away. The boy's curiosity continues, and it is his father who finally reveals the tragedy of that day in April. Mr. Fredericks has written a beautiful story that will help children understand the effects of a great loss suffered after such a natural disaster and the personal loss of a loved one. It also celebrates life and how life continues with special memories kept alive to honor those who die. The "Author's Note at the end of the book was a helpful tool for teaching words and concepts related to a tsunami. The muted colors of the illustrations add to the story's serious theme yet create a sense of calm that reflects the calm before and after the storm.
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