by Jane Yolen & Heidi E.Y. Stemple
Art by Kristen & Keven Howdeshell
Rise X Penguin Workshop
Penguin Random House, LLC
2020
32 pages
ISBN: 9780593222751
Beautiful artwork that mirrors four forces of nature: tornados, hurricanes, wildfires and blizzards is paired with gentle family bonding moments like playing cards in the basement, roasting marshmallows and hot dogs, picking wildflowers and visiting cousins quiet the storms. The weather is powerful, dangerous and unpredictable. Mother/daughter authors Yolen and Stemple remind parents and young readers the storms will pass and skies will clear. The constant throughout the story is the family unit staying together and comforting the children.
"It's okay to be scared..." the book teaches because YOU are powerful like the weather. YOU are strong, wild and fierce and like the storm, you are the calm.
Well-done! I Am the Storm will be a favorite read aloud book for any family who lives in areas that experience fierce weather.
Highly recommended! Fans of Yolen's work will love this book!
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