100% of
The Late Show
’s proceeds from this book go to disaster relief.
Whose Boat Is This Boat? Comments That Don’t Help in the Aftermath of a Hurricane
is a picture book made entirely of quotations from President Donald Trump in the wake of Hurricane Florence. It is the first children’s book that demonstrates what not to say after a natural disaster.
On September 19, 2018, Donald Trump paid a visit to New Bern, North Carolina, one of the towns ravaged by Hurricane Florence. It was there he showed deep concern for a boat that washed ashore. “At least you got a nice boat out of the deal,” said President Trump to hurricane victims. “Have a good time!” he told them. The only way his comments would be appropriate is in the context of a children’s book—and now you can experience them that way, thanks to the staff of
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
.
Whose Boat Is This Boat?
is an excellent teaching tool for readers of all ages who enjoy learning about empathy by process of elimination. Have a good time!