Yesterday We Had a Hurricane [Hardcover]

Deirdre McLaughlin Mercier (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up

Strongly recommended for parents and educators by

- School Library Journal, - Children's Book Watch - About.com Children's Books (A top 10 web resource as rated by the Nielsen NetRatings)

Yesterday We Had a Hurricane tells the experience of a hurricane as seen through the eyes of a young child. Young readers will learn all about these "big storms that come from the ocean." They'll find out about the effects of wind and rain, as well as some of the more lighthearted and practical alternatives to doing without electricity.

Editorial Reviews

Review

One of the best children's books of 2007 --Bank Street Children's Book Committee

A delightful pictorial exploration that looks at hurricanes from a child's perspective. --Dawn Matheson, Award-winning author of Ruby Lee the Bumble Bee

This fantastic story with wonderfully creative lustrations takes a scary topic and explains it in a child-friendly way. --Jay & Liz Scott, Award-winning authors of Alex and the Amazing Lemonade Stand

About the Author

Deirdre Mercier has been an elementary school teacher and counselor for the past 20 years. A member of the Society of ChildrenÂ’s Book Writers and Illustrators, she wrote Yesterday We had a Hurricane for her preschool students after experiencing Hurricane Charley in 2004.

She also works as a parenting educator, facilitating parenting groups on topics such as power struggles, discipline, communication, sibling rivalry, and adoption.

This is her first published book. She lives with her family in Bradenton, Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Bumble Bee Publishing (June 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097543425X
• ISBN-13: 978-0975434253
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 9.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,257,605 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars hurricane education, July 11, 2006

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This review is from: Yesterday We Had a Hurricane (Hardcover)

As the weather becomes stronger, its devastation more horrific and tv is able to carry it live with all its terrifying results, it has become a strong and scary influence on our children's lives. Deirdre McLaughlin Mercier has written a book to educate young children about hurricanes to take some of the fear away.

From the water everywhere and candles casting shadows on the walls to the sounds of the storm " tap tap" of the rain on the windows she explores the sights and sounds of a hurricane. Her emphasis is on "safe"- the grandmother coming to their house to stay safe, petting a dog so he feels safe and the family staying safe together playing a board game and eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Written in both English and Spanish it will open discussion about all storms to be able to educate children and answer their questions and fears.

The strength of the book comes from its colorful, detailed collage illustrations, also done by Mercier, that bring the storm to life while making it child friendly. It comes with an activity book (in English) that provides further information and activities for the older children. A page of lesson plan suggestions is also included. It will be a welcome addition to all classroom's, school's and children's reading libraries.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hurricane Book In A "Category" Of It's Own!, July 24, 2006

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Dawn Matheson "Award-Winning Children's Autho... - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yesterday We Had a Hurricane (Hardcover)

There's no doubt about it: hurricanes are big. They're bad. And they really pack a wallop. But now there's a way for parents and educators to reduce them to child-size. It's Yesterday We Had A Hurricane, a delightful pictorial exploration that looks at these storms from a child's perspective, answering questions about hurricanes and explaining them in terms that young children can readily understand. Educators will also love the companion learning and activity booklet entitled The Smart Kid's Guide To Hurricanes which includes interesting facts about these monstrous storms, tips on how kids can prepare and fun games and coloring pages.

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for early childhood educators and parents, November 27, 2007

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Karen Wilber (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Yesterday We Had a Hurricane (Hardcover)

My son's preschool director recommended this book for its gentle approach to a scary topic. Mercier created this reassuring book for preschoolers after she experienced Hurricane Charley in 2004. She briefly explores some sights, sounds, and feelings associated with a big storm. She even shows the fun side of doing without electricity.