Island Storm

Island Storm is a captivating picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and Hans Christian Andersen Award winner Sydney Smith, that takes young readers on a sensory journey through a powerful thunderstorm. Two siblings observe the storm's progression, from the first whispers of wind to its thrilling peak and the quiet calm that follows. The eloquent, rhythmic text and spectacularly textured illustrations combine to create a multi-sensory experience. This book offers comfort to children who fear thunder by showing the storm's natural cycle and provides an exciting, contemplative experience for those who relish nature's power. It is ideal for ages 4-11, perfect for read-alouds or independent exploration.

In Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith’s thrilling picture book, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath. Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves? Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll shelter soon, but first they want to feel it all. Sydney Smith is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children's books, and his illustrations are fantastically textured and visually spectacular. Paired with Brian Floca’s eloquent, rhythmic text, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and delight readers. Children who fear thunder can take comfort in seeing it captured in the pages, while those who relish watching the sky crack open can enjoy battling this storm from the comfort of their homes.