The Longest Storm

By Dan Yaccarino

A family trapped indoors by a mysterious storm must find connection amidst conflict.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 790 ratings

40 pages· 235 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

In a world turned upside down by a mysterious storm, a father and his children are confined indoors. As tensions rise and patience wears thin, they must discover new ways to connect and support each other. Can they transform their frustration into resilience and love? This heartwarming tale explores the challenges and triumphs of family bonds in the face of adversity, offering a hopeful glimpse into overcoming the impossible.

From the publisher

★”At once timely and timeless….” – School Library Journal, STARRED★A new classic. – Booklist, STARRED ★Splendid…. ….Resonant and reassuring.” – Kirkus Reviews, STARRED ★An emotionally nuanced, authentic picture book that simultaneously hints at and avoids mention of recent events. Conveying instantly recognizable sadness and stresses, it clearly shows how connection and resilience can prevail in the face of any storm.” – Publishers Weekly, STARREDFrom acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming family story that will resonate for everyone who’s experienced the Covid-19 quarantine – or other kinds of hardship and loss. No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that’s hard when there’s absolutely nothing to do, and everyone’s getting on everyone else’s nerves. This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another – even when their everyday world is shrunk beyond recognition.

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