Stormy Weather [Hardcover]

Debi Gliori (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 27, 2009 | Age Level: 3 and up

In the spirit of her best-selling picture book No Matter What comes another warm, snuggly picture book from Debi Gliori.  As a mama fox tucks her baby into bed, she soothes his nighttime fears of the storm outside his window with the promise of watching over him while he sleeps, just like all other baby animals around the world. The adorable illustrations and lilting rhyme will help see any child through the stormiest of weather or the darkest of nights.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-K—When night falls, parents ease their children's worries as the youngsters prepare for bed. From the strong polar bear to the tiny snail, the animal mothers and fathers are universal in their affection. The story's lulling pace enhances the quiet bedtime read-aloud. A mother rabbit assures her bunny, "If thunder tore the night in two/and lightning played at peekaBOO,/we'd watch the storm pass overhead,/then curl up safe and snug in bed." The clear message maintains its reassuring focus through peaceful phrases. Gliori's familiar characters assist the straightforward narrative through expressive faces, completing a unified package. Watercolor-and-ink spreads utilize warm earth tones within the family homes to contrast the sometimes threatening outside elements or cool night backdrops. Nimble lines support the comforting images, and swirling designs and twinkling stars add unique details. Cozy and inviting, this gentle read will soothe young listeners.—Meg Smith, Cumberland County Public Library, Fayetteville, NC
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Review

Praise for The Trouble with Dragons: 'Tackles global warming for pre-schoolers: no easy task but beautifully done as an allegory of wasteful dragons who heat the world by breathing fire' Sunday Express magazine 'Delightfully illustrated' The Sunday Telegraph Praise for Stormy Weather: 'A perfect bedtime story that is as good as her bestseller No Matter What ... Delightful!' The Bookseller 'This soothing and comforting text gently addresses bedtime fears as well as allowing lots of sharing and cuddling. This is sure to become a firm family favourite' Bump2baby --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Walker Childrens (October 27, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080279419X
• ISBN-13: 978-0802794192
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #999,242 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect bedtime reading for children ages 2 and up, December 24, 2009

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This review is from: Stormy Weather (Hardcover)

"Stormy Weather" is a beautiful illustrated children's bedtime rhyming storybook, about a mother fox and her child kit who is getting sleepy but needs a reassuring bedtime story to drift off. In a world of "frogs and kings and gingerbread," in many beds, "a million bedtime stories" are read. The wonderful multidirectional illustrations take the sleepy child to far and exotic places where other mothers are putting their beloved children to sleep and protecting them from danger or harm from storms, thunder, wind, rain, or snow. "Stormy Weather" ends with a lovely starry sky shining down on mother and child foxes, saying "Sweet dreams beneath our sheltering sky, the tides and winds our lullaby, the stars our light, the whole night through/shine down so bright on me and you." "Stormy Weather" is perfect bedtime reading for children ages 2 and up.