Island Storm
Island Storm by Brian Floca, published by Candlewick Press on June 3, 2025, is a captivating picture book that immerses young readers in the experience of a powerful thunderstorm and its serene aftermath. This edition features 48 pages of eloquent, rhythmic text paired with stunning illustrations by Sydney Smith, allowing children to engage with the sensory elements of nature as they witness the unfolding storm through the eyes of two siblings.
Readers will find themselves drawn into the journey as the siblings experience the storm’s build-up, its thrilling peak, and the calm that follows. The book explores themes of family life and the natural world, providing a comforting perspective for children who may fear thunderstorms while also appealing to those who enjoy the excitement of nature’s fury. With its rich illustrations and engaging narrative, Island Storm offers a multi-sensory experience that invites exploration and understanding of the forces of nature.
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In Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith’s thrilling picture book, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath.
Can you tell when a storm is coming? Can you feel the wind coming and growing? Do you hear the branches bouncing together, hear the whispers of the wind through the leaves?
Join in the journey as two siblings bear witness to the steady start, thrilling apex, and gentle end of this island storm. They’ll shelter soon, but first they want to feel it all.
Sydney Smith is the winner of the Hans Christian Andersen Award, the highest international distinction given to authors and illustrators of children’s books, and his illustrations are fantastically textured and visually spectacular. Paired with Brian Floca’s eloquent, rhythmic text, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and delight readers. Children who fear thunder can take comfort in seeing it captured in the pages, while those who relish watching the sky crack open can enjoy battling this storm from the comfort of their homes.
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