Flood Mary launches children's book on flood preparedness
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 18 Oct, 06:07 · Archive
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE visited Pocklington Junior School to read a new children's book teaching flood preparedness.
Mary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as 'Flood Mary,' visited Pocklington Junior School near York on 16 October to read her new children's book, Missy and Stanley's Tale, to pupils during a special assembly. The story follows a cat and dog as they experience flooding in their home.
The book is part of the Defra-funded Blue Heart project and is designed to introduce primary school children to the concept of flood risk and the practical steps families can take to prepare. It includes classroom resources to help teachers discuss what happens before and after a flood. Ms Long-Dhonau said: 'Helping children to understand flooding and how to prepare is a really important part of building more resilient communities.'
Libby Musgrave, Year 4 teacher and PSHE lead at Pocklington Community Junior School, said stories help children understand difficult subjects. 'Missy and Stanley give us a way to talk about flooding, explore how people might feel and also focus on the practical things families can do to prepare,' she said. The project is part of the £200 million Flood and Coastal Innovation Programmes, managed by the Environment Agency.
How it is being reported
- Pocklington pupils learn about flood safety through 'Flood Mary' children's bookMary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as "Flood Mary," visited Pocklington Junior School to read her new book, Missy and Stanley’s Tale.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 18 Oct, 05:00
- Pocklington pupils learn about flood safety through 'Flood Mary' children's bookMary Long-Dhonau OBE, known as "Flood Mary," visited Pocklington Junior School to read her new book, Missy and Stanley’s Tale.The Press (York) · 18 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Mary Long-Dhonau · Pocklington Junior School · Environment Agency · Pocklington · York
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem
Comments (0)