Hurry the Hurricane

Publishing November 10th, 2026 | Paperback and Hardcover | 30 pages

Hurry is a hurricane like any other. He doesn’t mean to scare people—he’s simply nature.

When a hurricane is on the way, big questions often follow.

What is happening?

Why is everyone acting differently?

What should I expect?

Will I be okay?

Hurry the Hurricane is a gentle, reassuring story that helps answer those questions with honesty, warmth, and understanding. Through comforting rhymes and engaging illustrations, Hurry tenderly guides children through what hurricanes are, why they happen, and what to expect before, during, and after a storm. Along the way, little readers discover that while storms can bring uncertainty, the grown-ups around them have a plan—and they, as kids, have an important role to play too.

By helping children understand what to expect, Hurry the Hurricane empowers them to face hurricane season with confidence, knowing they won’t face it alone.

About the Author

Jennie Trocchio, PhD, is an autism educator and a developmental specialist who has spent more than two decades helping autistic children and the people who support them build connections, confidence, and meaningful relationships. Her work has spanned teaching, private practice, school consultation, and training professionals across the country.

After more than twenty years of living through hurricane seasons in South Florida, Dr. Jennie saw how much it helped children to understand what was happening and know what to expect. She wrote many hurricane social stories for the children and families she supported—but Hurry the Hurricane was the one that stayed with her. She now lives in Washington, DC, with her dog, Buddy.

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