A moving fictional story about the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people of New Orleans, as seen through the eyes of a ten-year-old boy. A must-have for introducing this historical event to children. "Heartrending.Simple, affecting.one worth sharing for sure." Kirkus Reviews , STARRED REVIEW "Deeply personal." Publishers Weekly , STARRED REVIEW "Memorable." Booklist , STARRED REVIEW "This moving introduction to Hurricane Katrina imparts its lessons with a restraint that powerfully increases their gravity.
" New York Times Louis Daniel hates it when Mama treats him like a baby. But when Hurricane Katrina blows through the Gulf Coast, Louis feels like a little kid again. With no time to gather their belongingsexcept Louis's beloved hornDaddy leads the family into an unfamiliar, watery world of floating debris, lurking critters, and desperate neighbors. Taking shelter in the already-crowded Superdome, Louis and his parents wait.and wait. Conditions continue to worsen, and when Daddy fails to return from a scouting mission within the Dome, Louis knows he's no longer a baby. It's up to him to find his fatherwith the help of his prized cornet. Award-winning author Myron Uhlberg highlights resilience and hope throughout this sensitively portrayed fictional story based on the real events of Hurricane Katrina.
Colin Bootman's dramatic illustrations enhance the warmth and strength of the young narrator's family as they work through the tragedy. Also available from Myron Uhlberg: Dad, Jackie, and Me Flying Over Brooklyn Lemuel the Fool The Printer The Sound of All Things Awards: Best Children's Books of the Year (Starred) Bank Street College of Education Teachers' Choices International Reading Association Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People National Council for the Social Studies, Children's Book Council Top 10 Black History Books for Youth Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (Middle Readers, Fiction) Booklist Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award Oppenheim Toy Portfolio California Collections (Elementary) California Readers Kansas State Reading Circle Recommended Reading List (Starred, Primary) Kansas National Education Association Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee, Picture Book) Maryland Association of School Librarians Charlotte Award (Nominee, Primary) New York State Reading Association Delaware Diamonds (Nominee, Grades 3-5) Diamond State Reading Association Georgia Children's Picture Storybook Award (Nominee) University of Georgia Prairie Bud Children's Book Award (Nominee) South Dakota Library Association, South Dakota Reading Council, South Dakota State Library, South Dakota Elementary School Princ. Volunteer State Book Awards (Nominee, Primary) Tennessee Association of School Librarians.