Stormy Night

Description

When thunder shakes his house and rain pounds the windows, Bear is frightened. But comforting his Mama, Papa, and Floppy helps make the storm seem not so scary. Before Bear knows it, the storm has passed, because even storms need their sleep . . . and so do bears. Countless readers and reviewers have already come to love the adorable Bear and Floppy, and Salina Yoon expands this growing series with a timeless story of friendship, family, and overcoming fears. Bear is sure to find even more fans in board-the format is the perfect fit for Salina's sweet art and simple text. Awards for Salina Yoon A Winter 2015-2016 Kids' Indie Next Pick (Be a Friend) A Scholastic Teachers Top 10 Picture Book (Penguin's Big Adventure) An NPR Best Book (Found) Winner of the 2014 SCIBA Book Award for Best Picture Book (Found)

Salina Yoon is an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 150 books for children, including Penguin and Pinecone, Penguin on Vacation, Penguin in Love, Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure, Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found, Stormy Night, Bear's Big Day, and Be a Friend. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family. www.salinayoon.com

This comforting story successfully addresses the common fear of storms for a young audience... This storm's impact has no lasting power against a family's love. * School Library Journal * Readers will appreciate the graduating reassurances that range from self-soothing to group hugs... Youngsters will empathize with Bear and derive comfort from the loving togetherness his family displays while keeping the storm at bay. * Kirkus Reviews * Yoon's bright colors and big shapes make this scary storm story feel thoroughly cozy, and readers will be tickled to see Bear adeptly comfort his panicky parents. * Publishers Weekly * A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear's competing desires. * The New York Times Book Review on FOUND * A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence. -- starred review * Publishers Weekly on FOUND * A winning tale about finding new friends. * Kirkus Reviews on FOUND * Charm and warmth suffuse every page of this book, and the message that it's important to do the right thing even when it's hard is one that everyone needs to hear. * Library Media Connection on FOUND * A touching, satisfying story that models healthy love between people and their toys. * School Library Journal on FOUND *