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Ashman, Linda

When the Storm Comes

32 pp. | Penguin/Paulsen | May, 2020 | Trade ISBN 978-0-399-54609-9 $17.99 | Ebook ISBN 978-0-399-54610-5
(2) PS Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo. "What do you do when the clouds roll in, / when the wind chimes clang and the weather vanes spin?" This engaging picture book describes the reactions of the denizens, human and otherwise, of a small seaside community as a storm approaches, rages, and abates. People head indoors, birds take shelter under eaves, bees return to the hive, rabbits huddle in a hollow log. Digital and pencil illustrations begin with a subdued palette, darken to deep purples and grays mid-storm, then switch to cheerful hues in its aftermath. The scenes range from cozy to dramatic--especially on a striking double-page spread of the storm at its height, lightning flashing and forking. The lilting, lively verse is unfailingly appealing. "What do you do when the storm has passed-- / When the sun comes out and it's calm at last? // We leave our dens. / We scout. / We fly. / We shake, shake, shake until we're dry"--that last referring to an adorable beagle drying off in the time-honored doggy way. The same animals and humans recur, allowing viewers to keep track of their favorites throughout the book.
Reviewer: Martha V. Parravano | Horn Book Magazine Issue: May, 2020

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