Book Review: Max and the Mighty Hurricane by Chrissy Hobbs

Genre ~ children’s fiction
Series ~ Navigating Natural Disasters #1
Setting ~ in hurricane territory
Publication date ~ May 1, 2025
Est Page Count ~ 36

My review:

A bit about the story:
Max and the Mighty Hurricane supports Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) by helping children process fear, build resilience, and navigate change. Through self-awareness and emotional regulation,
children learn to understand their feelings and cope with uncertainty. The story also highlights the importance of community support, showing how family and neighbors come together after a disaster. This book is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and organizations promoting emotional well-being.

What I liked:
~ how Max’s parents got him involved in the process of getting ready for the storm and how there’s a checklist at the end to make sure the essentials are readily available in case they are needed quickly.

~ his fears seemed in line with a child his age.
He looked around his room—at his favorite toys, books, and drawings he had spent so much time on. “What about my stuff? What if it’s gone when we come back?” he asked with a trembling voice.

~ how he had friends to hunker down with to help ease some of the nerves they’re undoubtedly feeling

~ how there was notable damage to show the reality of what these storms can do
He clutched his mom’s hand, his eyes stinging with tears. “Will it ever be the same again?” he whispered.

This book is a helpful guide for children that live in hurricane territory, and for those that might have friends or family in the path, to help them become familiar with how they effect lives and the community.

Illustration notes:
They seem true to the story. I especially like how the faces of everyone showed the worry they were undoubtedly feeling.

*Thanks to the author’s for sending me a copy. This is my honest review.

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Book blurb:

A hurricane is barreling toward Max’s coastal home. Max is scared. What will happen to his family and friends and home as this monster storm roars in?

Max knows about hurricanes. Over the years, some have hit his coastal town. The locals talk about ferocious winds, heavy rain, and flooding. His mom and dad are worried about the hurricane, which is getting stronger by the hour.

Max worries his home could be blown away. He’s nervous as his dad helps them gather the supplies they will need. When his parents tell him it’s time to evacuate to an emergency shelter, Max wonders if his world will ever feel safe again.

Max and the Mighty Hurricane explores the natural fears of a young boy who is forced to face the possible loss of his life, his home, and the people he loves. As Max and his family, friends, and neighbors come together, they show us the power of community in the face of a major natural disaster.

Max and the Mighty Hurricane is an engaging resource for parents, grandparents, and educators to help young people understand and accept our natural fears of extreme weather events and plan ahead to survive them. Included are checklists for emergency supplies, links for online resources, and an Award of Merit for young weather heroes.

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