{Paperback available 11-11-2025}
New Book Release
A heartwarming children's story about a family evacuating their home and rebuilding after a hurricane.
It's a quick 5-minute read with entertaining images that spark conversations about weather, courage, safety, emergency preparedness, and family teamwork.
Formats available:
Kindle eBook
Emergency Packing Rhyme
A fun, easy-to-remember rhyme about what to pack in an emergency.
Sammie & Evie Run from a Storm by Nettie Davie
A fun easy reader for ages 4–7 about a family evacuating their home and rebuilding after a hurricane.
"Sammie & Evie Run From a Storm" is a tale of new experiences, perfect for readers who enjoy stories filled with adventure and heartwarming moments. In this children's story, Sammie and Evie, two courageous siblings, unexpectedly face the wrath of a formidable storm. Along their journey, they learn invaluable lessons about resilience and discover the true strength of family and community.
Perfect for early readers, classrooms, and family storytime. Sammie & Evie Run from a Storm gently teaches children about emergency preparedness, teamwork, and hope after hardship.
Why Parents and Teachers Will Love This Book
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Teacher resource – introduces hurricane and emergency preparedness in a calm, age-appropriate way.
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Encourages family teamwork – shows children and parents working together with clear roles and cooperation.
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Celebrates community and kindness – highlights neighbors, helpers, and rebuilding together after the storm.
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Supports classroom learning goals – integrates with science (weather), social studies (community), SEL (feelings & empathy).
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Rhyming, rhythmic text – perfect for read-alouds or children learning how to read.
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Relatable family story – reflects real-life challenges families face while reinforcing comfort and love.
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Bright, comforting illustrations – soft-edged art helps balance the serious theme with warmth and hope.
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Sparks meaningful discussion – sparks conversations about planning, weather, safety, gratitude, and helping others.
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Reassuring – normalizes preparation and recovery without fear or panic.
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Great for home, classrooms, and libraries – a valuable tool for parents, teachers, and librarians alike.
Themes: Family teamwork, storm safety, emotional resilience, community helpers, emergency planning, prepper supplies checklist, children's hurricane book, emergency preparedness books for kids,
Pages: 32
Word Count: ~370
Read Time: 5 minutes
Coloring Pages: In the Resource section below.
kids friendly go-bag checklist
A kid-friendly “go bag” checklist that readers of all ages will appreciate. This rhythmic children's story covers the categories of packing in a hurry:
-water
-food
-light
-warmth
-first aid
-hygiene
-communication
Sammie & Evie Run from a storm
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RESOURCES
Coloring Page Resources
Lesson Plan Resources
About Nettie David
Hi, I’m Nettie David—an author, mom, preparedness advocate, and blogger from Idaho.
The idea for my children’s book Sammy and Evie Run from a Storm began during an ordinary family trip. While teaching my kids how to pack, I wondered if I could turn the process into a fun rhyme or song that helped children everywhere learn how to prepare for emergencies. That simple thought sparked a story—and a mission.
As a longtime emergency preparedness blogger (since 2014), I’ve seen how having a plan can dissolve fear. I wanted to give families a gentle, reassuring way to talk about safety—through rhythm, rhyme, and story.
When I first wrote Sammy and Evie Run from a Storm, it was a handmade, seven-page book I shared with my children. They loved it so much that I kept adding pages—until it became a full 32-page picture book. Their encouragement and excitement inspired me to publish it and share it with other families.
My stories are designed for blending comfort and learning with colorful illustrations and memorable rhymes. I hope each book gives parents and teachers a way to start conversations about preparedness in a calm, kid-friendly way.
When I’m not writing, you’ll find me visiting national parks, reading with my family, or playing board games with friends.
Through every story and blog post, my goal is to help families feel capable and connected—no matter what storms may come.
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