In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath.
"The power of nature captivates and compels in this phenomenal tale of pushing limits." Kirkus Reviews
A gorgeously illustrated jacketed hardback picture book for children which explores the extraordinary strength and changeability of the natural world, and shines a light on those thrilling new experiences shared with siblings.
Join in the journey as two siblings go hand-in-hand to experience the true power of a thunderstorm in their seaside town. They want to witness it all - the rise, the thrill of it all, and then the slow return to calm once the storm has passed and a new day begins.
From two extraordinary and internationally recognized talents, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and thrill readers as they understand the boundless possibilities of weather and the outdoors.
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LYNNE COX is most famous for being a long-distance swimmer, swimming across such places as the English Channel, the Strait of Magellan and around the Cape of Good Hope. She has written several books for adults about her experiences as a swimmer, but this is her first book for children. Lynne lives in Los Alaimos, California. As a child, BRIAN FLOCA loved to
More about Brian FlocaSydney Smith has illustrated multiple children's books, including Town is by the Sea, the winner of the 2017 Kate Greenaway Medal, The White Cat and the Monk, written by Jo Ellen Bogart, and the acclaimed Footpath Flowers, which was a New York Times Children's Book of the Year and a winner of the Governor General Award for Illustration. Born in Nova Scotia i
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