FLOOD – Knowledge Organiser Context – ‘Flood’ was published in 2013 About the book With intensely coloured, gorgeous artwork, Alvaro F. Villa depicts the effects of a devastating flood on a family and their home in this wordless-and startlingly beautiful-picture book. It carries a simple message of hope and recovery.

Alvaro Fernandez Villa lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina and has a degree in fine art. He became interested in art as a very young child and has developed skills in both digital and traditional art forms.

Local Context Following the floods in 2020, children will have their own personal experiences of the far-reaching impact of floods on their own lives.

Key Vocabulary flood hurricane shelter shutters rivers family flood plain devastation idyllic barrier destruction tornado veranda picket fence emergency sandbags rural weather warning defences evacuating damage

Themes – an idea or message that runs throughout the story

Hope The story starts with a journey of hope as the family move into their new house. As the story progresses and the family return after the storm, there is a sense of new hope and a new beginning.

Recovery Following the devastating damage caused by the flood, plans are put into place and slowly, through hard work and perseverance things are rebuilt.

Main Characters Mother After the excitement of moving into the family’s new home, she settles into homemaking and

Father Dad works hard putting in new windows and trying to upgrade the house. He has a great sense of pride in their new home.

Children The children explore their new surroundings and settle into their new life.

The rising floods raise issues of damage and devastation, evacuation and concern about the future. But with the floods receding, so the journey of recovery and new hope changes the mood of the family.

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