The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm

Written by LeVar Burton and Susan Schaefer Bernardo · Illustrated by Courtenay Fletcher

A rhino's journey to release a storm within reveals healing and hope.

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32 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

Mica Mouse is frightened by a thunderstorm, but Papa Mouse has the perfect story to calm her fears. In 'The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm,' a joyful rhino loses everything to a storm and embarks on a journey to find peace. Along the way, he encounters a wise tortoise, a brave kangaroo, and more, who help him release the storm inside. As Rhino learns to see light in darkness, Mica discovers that even in tough times, the world is filled with caring friends. This tale offers comfort and a path to understanding emotions.

From the publisher

When little Mica Mouse is scared by thunder booming outside her cozy home, Papa Mouse reaches for just the right story to comfort her. Hugging her close, he begins to read The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. In this poetic book-within-a-book, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves. Swallowing the storm just makes him feel worse, so Rhino sets off on a whimsical journey toward healing. Along the way, he meets many friends, including a kind spider, a brave kangaroo, a wise tortoise, and an uplifting whale. With their help, Rhino lets go of the storm inside and learns to see the light in a world turned gray. Mica Mouse is soothed by the story and Papa’s gentle reminder that even though bad things sometimes happen, the world is full of people who care.

In his first children’s book, longtime Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton gives us an engaging resource to help children express their feelings and navigate through difficult experiences. The “Take a Deeper Look” page at the end of the book even provides discussion questions to facilitate a healing dialogue.

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