Storm in the Night: A Coretta Scott King Honor Picture Book About Storytelling and Overcoming Fears for Children (Ages 4-8)
<em>Storm in the night. <br/>Thunder like mountains blowing up.<br/>Lightning licking the navy-blue sky.<br/>Rain streaming down the windows,<br/>babbling in the downspouts.<br/>And Grandfather? . . .<br/>And Thomas? . . .<br/>And Ringo, the cat?<br/>They were in the dark.<br/></em><p>Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves re-discovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world, and having a wonderful time learning important, new things about each other in a spirited conversation sparked by darkness.</p><p>Mary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship.</p>