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Night on the Sand

Kids Fiction 1816

Understanding Disasters for the Very Young

November 02, 2022 (Updated: November 03, 2022)

Overall rating

4.0

Plot

4.0

Characters

4.0

Writing Style

4.0

Illustrations/Photos (if applicable)

4.0

Two boys are awoken in the night to their house collapsingin a disaster. Not being able to find their parents, they go away from their home towards the beach, where they sleep on the sand with others who have been displaced. They only have an orange and a blanket between the two of them, but they have each other and huddle together for warmth and companionship. In the morning, others help by lighting fires, cooking what little food there is, and sharing limited supplies amongst themselves. When a boat arrives at the beach, they board and head off, since they cannot fo home. And author's not indicates that this does not reflect on a specific crisis, but is meant to help children understand the experiences of the many people who are displaced by war and storms across the globe.

Good Points

The water color illustrations soften the blow of the terrible incidents while also giving a dark, impressionistic view of the catastrophe the boys face with their home. The beach is somewhat more focused, and when day dawns, a bit brighter. The faces show deep emotions through simple lines, and there is a universal quality about the background, clothing, and other details that help align the pictures with the global view of disasters.

This would be an excellent book to have on hand when young children see the news about various disasters and have questions about how they affect children like them. Deedy's Wombat Says Come In offers a slightly different perspective on disaster and interpersonal connection while Nichol's Dear Wild Child: You Carry Your Home Inside You offers a helpful understanding of loss.

Karen Yingling, Staff Reviewer Top 10 Reviewer 2014 reviews

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