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Lani Finds Her Calm Again
Paperback
Publisher: Bahali Press
Published: Dec 5 2025
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When a powerful hurricane sweeps across the island, young Lani discovers a courage she never knew she had. With her community shaken and her home forever changed, Lani learns that even the smallest acts of kindness-picking up leaves, helping neighbors, sharing hope-can help rebuild what the storm tried to wash away.
Set in a warm, colorful Caribbean village, this beautifully illustrated picture book offers a gentle, reassuring story about hurricane recovery, natural disaster preparedness, and the healing power of community resilience. Through soft watercolor scenes and comforting language, children see how family, culture, and togetherness help them cope after frightening events.
This uplifting Caribbean children's book helps young readers:
Understand hurricanes and natural disasters in a safe, age-appropriate way
Explore big feelings like fear, worry, and bravery
Learn simple coping skills and emotional tools
Recognize the importance of community support, teamwork, and hope
Build confidence and resilience through relatable, child-friendly storytelling
Perfect for families, teachers, school counselors, and community programs, this story provides emotional comfort for children navigating tough moments-reminding them that healing grows little by little with every helping hand.
A tender, empowering tale of courage, connection, and the strength of Caribbean communities-ideal for children ages 4-8, disaster recovery support, and social-emotional learning.
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