What’s Scarier Than Thunder?
What’s Scarier Than Thunder? by Ben Falcone is a humorous picture book published by Penguin Group on March 11, 2025. This 32-page edition is designed for young readers and explores the theme of using humor to address fears, particularly in the context of bedtime anxieties. The story follows Claire, who struggles to sleep due to a loud thunderstorm, but finds comfort in her parents’ playful reassurances about things that are even scarier than thunder.
Readers will encounter a whimsical narrative filled with imaginative characters, such as a violin-playing scorpion and a dragon with ants in his pants. The book combines elements of friendship, social skills, and humor, making it an engaging read for children. With its lively illustrations by Kevin Cornell, this edition aims to provide a lighthearted approach to overcoming fears, encouraging laughter as a way to ease worries.
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For fans of I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared, comes a hilarious picture book about using humor to combat fear, from actor and director Ben Falcone.
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…like a scorpion named Finn who plays the violin! A snake with big fangs and uneven bangs! And a dragon named Rance with ants in his pants! The hilarious list gets more and more outsized, building on itself in the most outrageous ways possible, until Claire is giggling herself right to sleep.
Actor/Director/Writer Ben Falcone delivers a delightfully silly story—brought to bouncy life by Kevin Cornell—that reminds us that sometimes a good belly laugh is just the thing you need.
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