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I Am a Tornado Drew Beckmeyer

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I Am a Tornado By Drew Beckmeyer

I Am a Tornado by Drew Beckmeyer


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I Am a Tornado Summary

I Am a Tornado by Drew Beckmeyer

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.

Tornado is on a rampage. It tosses cars and knocks over barns. Tornado is also angry, only it doesnt 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.

I Am a Tornado Reviews

* "The writing could not be more preschooler friendly, the subtext available for discussion among young elementary readers, and paired with a more fact-based book, this is a winning lesson for all kinds of turmoil.VERDICTWith humor and grace, Beckmeyers wide-eyed characters convey emotions bridging science topics and SEL, putting this whirlwind of a book within the grasp of readers across a broad age range." -- School Library Journal,STARRED REVIEW
* "[I Am a Tornado] is so hilarious and psychologically astute that any other authors contemplating a picture book about a cow playing therapist to a whirling windstorm should probably think twice, as their offering is unlikely to measure up to this one. . . It's all as wonderfully wacky as it sounds." -- Shelf Awareness,STARRED REVIEW
"Colorful illustrations reminiscent of paper cutoutscreate a dynamic, cartoonish impression that adds humor without downplaying the tornados reckless destruction. . .The tornados big feelings and actions will initially amuse and draw children in. . . An endearing portrayal of an emotional meltdown told with humor and compassion." -- Kirkus Reviews
"In an entertaining story about the power of compassion, an anthropomorphic tornado finds an empathetic earand some emotional supportfrom an unexpected source. . . Beckmeyer delivers a relatable, conversational power-down that is by turns gentle, funny, and vulnerable." -- Publishers Weekly
"As an anthropomorphized tornado wreaks havoc, a cow caught and carried along does its best to de-escalate things. Related via their conversations and Beckmeyer's animated, cut-paper illustrations . . . the boisterous story does nicely portray the ways intense weather (and moods) will eventually abate." -- Booklist

About Drew Beckmeyer

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

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CIN1665916745VG
9781665916745
1665916745
I Am a Tornado by Drew Beckmeyer
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Simon & Schuster
2023-05-09
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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