When the Storm Comes
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

When the Storm Comes

Written by Linda Ashman · Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

What happens when a storm hits and the world waits for sunshine?

4.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 508 ratings
32 pages· 297 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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As a storm approaches, people prepare and animals seek shelter. When the power goes out, families gather by candlelight, while creatures hunker down. After the storm, both humans and animals emerge, grateful for the sun and each other's company. Discover the quiet resilience and shared joy in nature's cycle.

From the publisher

A storm and its sunny aftermath come to life through gorgeous art and lyrical text.

What do you do when the clouds roll in,

When the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?

When stormy skies threaten, people stock up on supplies, bring in their outside toys, and check the news for updates. And during the storm, if the power goes out, they can play games and tell stories by candlelight. But what do animals do? They watch and listen, look for a cozy den or some other sheltered spot, and hunker down to wait. After the storm, while the people are cleaning up their yards, making repairs, and checking on the neighbors, the animals emerge from their hiding places and shake off the rain. And everyone is happy to be out in the sunshine again, grateful for better weather and the company of friends.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
297
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD520L
Themes & topics
Books about stormsBooks about weatherBooks about animalsBooks about preparationBooks about communities
What readers & critics say

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4.9

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4.8

A story that celebrates that cozy feeling of sheltering while a storm rages. Most of it is delightful but the ending is a bit flat.

The Goodfather

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 26, 2020
First published
May 6, 2020
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399546099

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