About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is prone to volcanic outbursts of frustration because a new skill isn't clicking immediately. It is especially helpful for 'gifted' children who are used to being naturally talented and feel humiliated when they finally face a challenge they cannot master on the first try. The story follows Kenzie at a school for superheroes where her super-strength, usually an asset, becomes a messy liability in the swimming pool. While the setting is fantastical, the emotional core is deeply relatable for 8 to 11 year olds. Kenzie's struggle to modulate her power mirrors a child's struggle to regulate their big emotions and physical impulses. By using the 'hurricane' as a metaphor for Kenzie's out-of-control strength and anger, the book offers a safe way to discuss how frustration can accidentally 'flood' a room or hurt others. It is an excellent choice for normalizing the messy middle of the learning process.
