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Actor and longtime educational advocate levar burton has had more than 30 years experience speaking directly to children about grownup situations, and the rhino who swallowed a storm is a story that helps ease the fears and worries of a young child. Papa mouse reads mica a story of a young rhino that is overwhelmed by a storm which carries away all that he loves. Mica is afraid of storms as her own home had been destroyed in a hurricane just a year earlier. The rhino who swallowed a storm independent publishers group. The rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton books read aloud storytime with elena duration.
Reading rainbow host debuts new childrens book video. This book reads like a wise and magical folktale, with many valuable lessons delivered in rhyming verse from cute animal and insect pals. The rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton overdrive. The rhino who swallowed a storm book chicago public. Susan schaefer bernardo i am not the most disciplined of writers, and do not have a set schedule for writing. Actor and longtime educational advocate levar burton has had more than 30 years experience speaking directly to children about grownup situations, and. Reassuring tale soothes fears, promotes sharing feelings. The story of a brave rhino who discovers that he can always get through tough times with the help and love of family and friends and by. This is one of seven picture books selected to visit the international space station from cape canaveral air force base in december 2015 as part of the stem educational program. In the story, rhino has lost his world to a violent storm and flash flood. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton author, susan schaefer bernardo author, courtenay fletcher illustrator is a childrens book written for ages five to seven. Hugging her close, he begins to read the rhino who swallowed a storm. Her latest book, the rhino who swallowed a storm, by levar burton and susan schaefer bernardo, is currently orbiting the earth on the international space station.
This book was the 2015 ippy gold medal winner for best childrens picture book and also the recipient of the gelett burgess childrens book award. Mica mouse lost her house in a terrible storm, and now she trembles when the weather turns rough. Levar burton reads the rhino who swallowed a storm trailer. This book is appropriate for first through third grade. Levar burton the rhino who swallowed a storm book signings bsc childrens, movies and television 0 levar burton, star of star trek. Rhino who swallowed a storm book calgary public library. The rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton books read. The rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton goodreads. Courtenay fletcher mica mouses father tells her the story of a brave little rhino who discovers that, with the help of friends and family, compassion and.
It comes from first time author levar burton, yes, the host of reading rainbow, for the new childrens book the rhino who swallowed a storm. Oct 07, 2014 the rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton author, susan schaefer bernardo author, courtenay fletcher illustrator is a childrens book written for ages five to seven. Swallowing the storm just makes him feel worse, so rhino sets off on a whimsical journey toward healing. Burton, levar, bernardo, susan schaefer, fletcher, courtenay. In the middle of the morning, mica mouse trembled under her blanket. Susan schaefer bernardo author of the rhino who swallowed. The rhino who swallowed a storm is the tale of a mouse who is frightened by a thunderstorm. In this poetic bookwithinabook, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away. The rhino who swallowed a storm by levar burton bookroo.
The rhino who swallowed a storm is a wonderful vehicle for readers theater or hand puppet shows. I love traveling, going to museums, doing art, tidepooling and getting out into nature, trying new. Levar burton the rhino who swallowed a storm book signings bsc childrens, movies and television 0. To comfort her, her father reads her the story of a rhinoceros, who after having everything she loves swept away, goes on a journey of healing. This bookwithinabook opens with little mica mouse scared by a thunderstorm raging outside her home. The rhino who swallowed a storm by susan schaefer bernardo and levar burton book cover, description, publication history. Comforting a child after a tragedy, dealing with emotions and feelings suitable for ages. He becomes so angry as he observes the death and destruction around him that he literally swallows the storm. The next generation, will be signing copies of the rhino who swallowed a storm in his multistate book tour.
In this poetic book withina book, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves. When little mica mouse is scared by thunder booming outside her cozy home, papa mouse reaches for just the right story to comfort her. The rhino who swallowed a storm hardcover boswell book. To help mica deal with her feelings after a traumatic event, her father reads her the story of the rhino who swallowed a storm. Levar burton reading live on twitter is everything we need. Mica mouse told her papa she was frightened by the storm. Rhino who swallowed a storm kindle edition by burton. After 30 years, they are still inspiring kids to read. The rhino who swallowed a storm childrens hardcover first edition book autographed in blue marker on the title page by author levar burton, also famous for play. Help preschoolers identify and express emotions using the. Rhino who swallowed a storm kindle edition by burton, levar, bernardo, susan schaefer, fletcher, courtenay, courtenay fletcher. To comfort her, micas father told her the story of the rhino who swallowed. Below are three picture books that can reassure readers kids and adults alike in times of emotional distress.
The story the father mouse reads deals especially with the rhinos emotional reality and ability to move through your sorrow. The rhino who swallowed a storm is a thoughtprovoking book written by levar burton and susan schaefer bernardo and illustrated by courtenay fletcher. I love traveling, going to museums, doingmore everything. Courtenay fletcher its a tactic mica mouses father uses, too. Oct 09, 2014 hugging her close, he begins to read the rhino who swallowed a storm. In this poetic bookwithinabook, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves. He tells mica the story of a brave little rhino who discovers that, with the help of friends and family, compassion and love, he can get through anything. Levar burton brings to parents and their children an uplifting, warm and powerful story that helps kids cope with difficult moments in everyday life. The bold, colorful, graphically stylish art should draw young readers in, and the multilayered story has the appeal of a classic folktale.
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