Mechanimals
By Chris Tougas.
An old farmer loses all of his animals to a tornado. After the winds have abated, the man is left with little more that a pile of twisted metal and garbage. The farmer, however, is not about to let his farm go to ruin. "I'll turn this mess into a masterpiece," he insists.
About the Author
Chris Tougas is a writer-illustrator who loves dogs, the great outdoors, writing fun stories and making art. He was born in Santa Monica, California. He has studied art and animation in both Canada and the US, and has worked in film animation at Disney and other studios. Chris lives and works in Victoria, British Columbia.
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Suggested Activities
- Create your own “mechanimal” using recycled or found objects.
- Draw a picture of your creation and give it a name.
- Discovery Channel has some interesting information and activities about tornadoes at this link.