Because You Simply Must Have Manners FUN!

This hilarious, interactive read-aloud picture book will have your kids going for world-record burps, saying silly things with their tongues out, and begging to read it over and over again.

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Tornado vs. Hurricane

A fast-paced showdown of swirling science! This first book in our Disaster Duels series brings extreme weather to life with fun facts and wild comparisons.

Written and Designed by

Jeff Hodson

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The visuals really steal the show—dramatic storm photos paired with bright, kid-friendly diagrams that break down complex ideas into something any child can understand. My kids couldn’t stop flipping through, pointing out the wild storm images, and asking “Who’s winning?” after each section.

What I especially appreciate is how this book blends fun with education. It doesn’t just dazzle with pictures; it explains the science behind these extreme weather events in a way that builds genuine knowledge.

This book throws manners out the window and my youngest really enjoyed it. The interactive prompts had my her shouting silly words, making exaggerated burps, and asking to read it again. The bright illustrations are probably the star of the show and make every page more chaotic and funny.

If your child enjoys interactive stories that get them moving and giggling, this is a solid choice that delivers on the fun factor.

My daughter who is 7, has been using this book for three weeks now and I can really see the benefit. She’s starting to understand the sounds outlined in each week and I see her doing a better job in sounding out unfamiliar words.

I’ve noticed she is doing better at her nightly reading/homework in addition to the workbook which is great! I highly recommend.

This book is great. My daughter just finished kindergarten and she now has the foundation to work on this book. It is great to teach kids how to blend letters like “bl” words, “pl” words, etc.

I highly recommend working on this with your kid in kindergarten/first grade.

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