Storm in the Night

By Mary Stolz, Pat Cummings (Illustrator)

In the stormy night, a boy and his grandfather share stories, facing fears together.

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32 pages· 1,764 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

As a storm rages outside, young Thomas and his grandfather sit in darkness with Ringo the cat. With only lightning to guide them, they rediscover forgotten sounds and scents, sharing stories that reveal new truths about each other. In this magical night, they confront fears and deepen their bond. What secrets will the storm unveil?

From the publisher

Storm in the night–lights flicker out, rain streams down the windows… This could be a moment to be scared, but Thomas and his grandfather huddle with Ringo the cat on their porch and share stories in the darkness. This lovely picture book is also a strong choice to share about overcoming fears.Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves rediscovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world. They have a wonderful time learning important new things about each other in a spirited conversation.Mary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship between grandfather and grandson. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.Storm in the night.Thunder like mountains blowing up.Lightning licking the navy-blue sky.Rain streaming down the windows, babbling in the downspouts.And Grandfather? . . .And Thomas? . . .And Ringo, the cat?They were in the dark.–Booklist

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