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Summary:
It's time for bed, but Claire can't fall asleep. There's a storm outside, and the thunder is so loud and scary! Good thing her parents are there to help. They tell Claire there's no reason to be afraid. After all, there are plenty of things that are scarier than thunder.
| Illustrator: | Cornell, Kevin |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (01/01/25)
School Library Journal (01/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
School Library Journal - 01/01/2025 Gr 1–4—Young Claire can't sleep through a terrible thunderstorm. To distract and soothe her, her father chronicles a litany of situations that are all much "scarier than thunder." In fact, each example is more ridiculous and hilarious than the next: "a snake with big fangs and uneven bangs," "the witch in the woods who tried to sell her baked goods to a goblin named Art who just loved to… sneeze!" As her mom jumps into the game, Claire can't help but laugh and join the fun. The text and illustrations work together, amplifying the energy of the story to a fever pitch. Before Claire knows it, she's so exhausted that she falls fast asleep. Cornell deftly balances reality and fantasy by juxtaposing vivid scenes of Claire's family with the rowdy imagineering of her parents in a palette of blues. VERDICT A fun romp, perfect for story hours.—Jennifer Noonan - Copyright 2025 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
