The Storm Book
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1952 · Est. 9 min read-aloud

The Storm Book

By Charlotte Zolotow, Margaret Bloy Graham (Illustrator)

A summer storm transforms a quiet day, revealing unexpected wonders.

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32 pages· 1,152 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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A little boy's curiosity is piqued as a summer storm sweeps across the countryside. The once still and hot day is disrupted by the soundless stirrings of the sky. As thunder rumbles and rain patters, both people and animals await the storm's end. What special surprise will the storm unveil? Discover the magic hidden within the storm's embrace.

From the publisher

A summer storm sweeps over countryside, city, and seashore. People and animals alike listen to the rrrrMMMMMDDDDDRRRRR R R R of the thunder and the patter of the rain, and wait for the storm to end. And when it does, something very special happens.

Awards

Caldecott Honor (1953)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,152
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC1030L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about rainBooks about weatherBooks about stormsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~Y
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
124206
Publication
Published
January 15, 1989
First published
January 1, 1952
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064431941

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