Before It Was a Hurricane illustrated by Jieting Chen
last updated 07 April 2026
Illustrated by Jieting Chen and written by Mary Kay Carson, learn how the most massive, destructive storm on Earth forms with this inventive new series!
Howling wind rips away roofs and topples trees. Rising water floods streets, and pounding waves slam sandy beaches.
This isn’t just any seaside squall. It’s a …
HURRICANE!
A hurricane isn’t a surprise. It’s a storm that calls ahead and lets you know it’s coming. By the time a full-blown hurricane is ripping off roofs and flooding streets, scientists are on a first-name basis with it. They know its history and can trace its path across the ocean.
Before It Was a Hurricane was published by Little Bee Books on April 7th, 2026. Get your copy here!
Praise for Before It Was a Hurricane:
Listed as a Junior Library Guild Gold Star Selection, and recieved a starred review from School Library Journal.
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