Synopses & Reviews
FLASH! CRASH! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
One rainy night, in the midst of a storm,
A brave little boy is cozy and warm.
Hes all snuggled up, safe in his room—
When “ARROOO” howls dog, “is there room?”
Of course theres room—and all is well—
Until . . .
FLASH! CRASH! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
What happens when too many friends start to squish in?
Thats when the fun is sure to begin! Even the youngest of readers are invited to count along as each of the family pets seeks refuge from the thunder and lightning in this lively and adorable picture book about bedtime, fears, and friendship.
Review
"A good . . . good-night picture book." -- Kirkus Reviews
Review
"A good . . . good-night picture book." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Told in rhyme and including thunderous sound effects, this would be a reassuring bedtime story on a dark and stormy night." -- Booklist
Synopsis
FLASH! CRASH! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
One rainy night, in the midst of a storm,
A brave little boy is cozy and warm.
Hes all snuggled up, safe in his room—
When “ARROOO” howls dog, “is there room?”
Of course theres room—and all is well—
Until . . .
FLASH! CRASH! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
What happens when too many friends start to squish in?
Thats when the fun is sure to begin! Even the youngest of readers are invited to count along as each of the family pets seeks refuge from the thunder and lightning in this lively and adorable picture book about bedtime, fears, and friendship.
About the Author
Jamie A. Swenson received an M.F.A. in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. She works as an associate librarian and early literacy storyteller. Jamie lives in Wisconsin with her family.
David Walker has illustrated many books for children, including Victoria Adlers Baby, Come Away and Ann Whitford Pauls Little Monkey Says Good Night and If Animals Kissed Good Night. He lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.