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Waiting Out the Storm

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Waiting out the Storm is a soft and loving tale of little buttercup, who has a lot of questions, and her mother, as they retreat from and wait for the storm to end. Her mother poetically addresses buttercup's many questions and calms her fear of the thunder and lightening.

This book ties beautiful, graceful illustrations (done in acrylic) with a heartwarming story and short poetry to create a lasting keepsake.

I would recommend this for children from age 2 to about 8 years of age. I would also imagine any school library would want to carry this title, as it answers questions children might have about weather.

Reviewed by Elaine Russo for Book Boo ([...])

"Waiting Out the Storm" is a lovely rhyming picture book for young children that reassures a child about what happens when it rains. Soft, grey-lavender tints in the delicate illustrations convey the atmosphere of an approaching rainstorm, and a young mother answers her daughter's questions and fears about the sounds, sights and experiences of a spring-summer rainstorm. The concept of security, safety, shelter from the storm for both humans and animals is gently taught and underlined. "Waiting Out the Storm" is a book that can help young children deal with fearful feelings not only about storms and natural events but also about other experiences. "Waiting Out the Storm" is a sensitive, compassionate gift to parents and children everywhere.