Barbara DiLorenzo

Lockdown drills are scary. They can have lasting effects and leave children feeling vulnerable and scared. This is exactly how Ava feels. Grandad says, that is okay. When he used to do Duck and Cover drills, he too felt scared. So, they talk over how to feel better and what to do with these feelings. I hate that books like these need to exist, but they are needed. This one does an excellent job of letting the reader know their feelings are valid and allowed. The author even puts her own story of being in a school lockdown at the end of the book.… (mehr)

When we were in grade school, we only had drills for bombs and tornados. Today's kids (except for Ukraine and other hot spots) still have tornado (or hurricane) drills, but also drills about armed intruders. This is way scary, but the information in this lovely illustrated small book has some very useful ideas to support our children of today.
Every public and school library needs a copy!
I requested and received a free temporary e-book on Adobe Digital Editions from Flyaway Books via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mehr)