Storm Is Coming!

When the old farmer warns that a storm is coming, Dog spreads the word and leads all ofthe animals to shelter. Huddled together, they wait anxiously for Storm to come. But who is this frightening creature named Storm, and what will happen when he arrives? When the rain starts pelting the roof and lightning fills the sky, the animals are relieved. The sky must be trying to protect them by scaring Storm away! But when everything stops and the sky is quiet, the animals hear the thump, thump of someone coming toward the barn. Could it be Storm?

Publishers Weekly

When a white-bearded farmer announces, Storm is coming!, Dog panics and warns the other farm animals, who wonder who is Storm?... He must b-e-e-e very sca-a-a-ry! PW said, The author wisely leaves it to readers to point out the animals' faulty logic, while the artwork conveys the sense of emergency but alleviates the fright. Ages 4-up. (Apr.) Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.