When the Storm Comes - Paperback

by Linda Ashman (Author), Taeeun Yoo (Illustrator)

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?

A storm is coming and there is so much to do! When stormy skies threaten, there's a flurry of activity as people prepare for what's ahead, stocking up on supplies, bringing in their outside toys, and checking the news for updates. During the storm, if the power goes out, they can play games and tell stories by candlelight. And what do animals do? They watch and listen as the wind kicks up and the thunder booms, find a cozy den or some other sheltered spot, and hunker down to wait. After the storm, while people clean up their yards, make repairs, and check 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.

Author Biography

Linda Ashman (LindaAshman.com) has weathered blizzards in Colorado, hurricanes in North Carolina, and plenty of tornado warnings in both places. She's the author of over fifty picture books and the creator of The Nuts and Bolts Guide to Writing Picture Books, and leads workshops on writing at conferences and schools. Her books have been included on the "best of the year" lists of The New York Times, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, the American Library Association, the Children's Book Council and others, and have been translated into many languages. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, with her husband, their dog, and their grand-cat.

Taeeun Yoo (TaeeunYoo.com) received an Ezra Jack Keats Award for Only a Witch Can Fly (by Alison McGhee), which was also named a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book of the Year. She has illustrated several other picture books, including Strictly No Elephants (by Lisa Mantchev), which has been published in fourteen countries, and You Are a Lion! And Other Fun Yoga Poses, which she also wrote. Taeeun lives in Seoul, Republic of Korea, with her family.