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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1952 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
The Storm Book
Written by Charlotte Zolotow · Illustrated by Margaret Bloy Graham
A summer storm transforms a quiet day, revealing unexpected wonders.
3.8 Goodreads · 778 ratings
32 pages· 1,152 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud· NC1030L
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Bookroo's summary
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
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,152
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC1030L
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The fine print
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
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