About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is stuck in a rut, feeling bored, or needs a reminder that even a literal disaster can be turned into an opportunity for play. It is a fantastic remedy for a child who takes things a bit too seriously and needs to embrace the 'absurd' side of life. Following a wild tornado that drops bizarre creatures onto the McBroom farm, Josh McBroom and his eleven children decide to open a one-of-a-kind zoo. The story celebrates the classic American tall tale tradition, emphasizing resourcefulness and family bonding. It is a lighthearted, vocabulary-rich adventure perfect for elementary-aged readers who love wordplay and impossible animals. Parents will appreciate how it models turning a mess into a masterpiece with humor and a 'can-do' attitude.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and metaphorical in its approach to 'disaster.' While a tornado is the catalyst, it is treated with the hyperbole of a folk tale rather than the trauma of a real-world event. There are no heavy themes, death, or genuine peril.
