{"product_id":"storm-in-the-night-9780064432566","title":"Storm in the Night","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorm in the night--lights flicker out, rain streams down the windows... This could be a moment to be scared, but Thomas and his grandfather huddle with Ringo the cat on their porch and share stories in the darkness. This lovely picture book is also a strong choice to share about overcoming fears.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves rediscovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world. They have a wonderful time learning important new things about each other in a spirited conversation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship between grandfather and grandson. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStorm in the night.\u003cbr\u003eThunder like mountains blowing up.\u003cbr\u003eLightning licking the navy-blue sky.\u003cbr\u003eRain streaming down the windows, \u003cbr\u003ebabbling in the downspouts.\u003cbr\u003eAnd Grandfather? . . .\u003cbr\u003eAnd Thomas? . . .\u003cbr\u003eAnd Ringo, the cat?\u003cbr\u003eThey were in the dark.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCummings, Pat:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePat Cummings\u003c\/strong\u003e was born in Chicago but grew up traveling with her military family all over the world. She has been writing and illustrating children's books since she graduated from Pratt Institute and is the author and\/or illustrator of more than forty books. In addition to her art for the Coretta Scott King Award winner \u003cem\u003eMy Mama Needs Me\u003c\/em\u003e by Mildred Pitts Walter, Pat's luminous work includes \u003cem\u003eAngel Baby\u003c\/em\u003e; \u003cem\u003eClean Your Room\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHarvey Moon!\u003c\/em\u003e; and the \u003cem\u003eBoston Globe-Horn Book\u003c\/em\u003e Award winner \u003cem\u003eTalking With Artists\u003c\/em\u003e. She teaches children's book illustration and writing at Parsons School of Design, the New School, and Pratt Institute. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can visit her online at www.patcummings.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStolz, Mary:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMary Stolz\u003c\/strong\u003e (1920-2006) published her first book for young people in 1950 with Ursula Nordstrom and never looked back. She wrote more than sixty books, which were published in nearly thirty languages, and received two Newbery Honors (for \u003cem\u003eBelling the Tiger\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Noonday Friends\u003c\/em\u003e). She was also the recipient of the Kerlan Award, which honored her entire body of work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50648798593298,"sku":"9780064432566","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0f54be04-9cd0-4c62-9b6f-48f1bf6a9a76.jpg?v=1733248957","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/storm-in-the-night-9780064432566","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}