Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
From
New York Times Best Illustrated award winner Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming family story that will resonate for children who've experienced the Covid-19 quarantine -- or other kinds of loss -- featuring a dad and three children who rebuild their fraying bonds after being confined to their home together.
★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ Publishers Weekly
★ School Library Journal No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves. One night, when the storm takes a scary turn that leaves them all in the dark, the fractured family finds a way to reconnect and face whatever the future brings, together. This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another -- even when their everyday world is shrunk beyond recognition.
Synopsis
From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming family story that will resonate for everyone who's experienced the Covid-19 quarantine -- or other kinds of hardship and loss. No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves. One night, when the storm takes a scary turn that leaves them all in the dark, the fractured family finds a way to reconnect and face whatever the future brings, together. This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another -- even when their everyday world is shrunk beyond recognition.
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★"At once timely and timeless...." -- School Library Journal, STARRED
★A new classic. -- Booklist, STARRED ★Splendid.... ....Resonant and reassuring." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
★An emotionally nuanced, authentic picture book that simultaneously hints at and avoids mention of recent events. Conveying instantly recognizable sadness and stresses, it clearly shows how connection and resilience can prevail in the face of any storm." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED
From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming family story that will resonate for everyone who's experienced the Covid-19 quarantine -- or other kinds of hardship and loss.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another -- even when their everyday world is shrunk beyond recognition.
Synopsis
★"At once timely and timeless...." --
School Library Journal, STARRED
★
A new classic. --
Booklist, STARRED ★Emotionally nuanced, authentic .... clearly shows how connection and resilience can prevail in the face of any storm." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED
★Splendid....Resonant and reassuring." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming family story that will resonate for everyone who's experienced the Covid-19 quarantine -- or other kinds of hardship and loss.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another -- even when their everyday world is shrunk beyond recognition.
Synopsis
In the aftermath of a strange time,
The Longest Storm feels like a validation--a blessing, even."
--Wall Street Journal★"At once timely and timeless...." --
School Library Journal, STARRED
★
A new classic. --
Booklist, STARRED ★Emotionally nuanced, authentic .... clearly shows how connection and resilience can prevail in the face of any storm." -- Publishers Weekly, STARRED
★Splendid....Resonant and reassuring." -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED
From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming family story that will resonate for everyone who's experienced the Covid-19 quarantine -- or other kinds of hardship and loss.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another -- even when their everyday world is shrunk beyond recognition.
Synopsis
From acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino comes a heartwarming and relatable story about family life when we're all stuck at home together, overcoming conflict, and finding a new start. A Publishers Weekly 2021 Best Book of the Year (Starred Review).
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another, even when it seems impossible. In the aftermath of a strange time, "The Longest Storm" feels like a validation--a blessing, even." -- Wall Street Journal
★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library Journal
Synopsis
This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together -- and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict. A Publishers Weekly 2021 Best Book of the Year (Starred Review).
"The Longest Storm" feels like a validation--a blessing, even." -- Wall Street Journal
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another, even when it seems impossible.
★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library Journal
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A
Publishers Weekly 2021 Best Book of the Year
The family story that hits home.
-- New York Times"The Longest Storm" feels like a validation--a blessing, even."
-- Wall Street Journal This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together -- and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another, even when it seems impossible.
★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library Journal
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A New York Times 2021 Best Children's Book A Publishers Weekly 2021 Best Book of the Year
A 100 Scope Notes / SLJ blog Best Book of 2021
A Los Angeles Public Library Best Children's Book
A Chicago Public Library Best Children's Book
"The Longest Storm" feels like a validation--a blessing, even." -- Wall Street Journal
This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together -- and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict. A New York Public Library 2021 Best Books for Kids selection.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another, even when it seems impossible.
★ Booklist ★ Kirkus ★ Publishers Weekly ★ School Library Journal
Synopsis
A New York Times 2021 Best Children's Book This heartwarming family story from acclaimed author-illustrator Dan Yaccarino features a father and his kids who are stuck inside the house together -- and figure out how to connect and overcome conflict.
No one knew where the strange storm came from, or why it lasted so long. The family at the center of this timely story has to hunker down together, with no going outside - and that's hard when there's absolutely nothing to do, and everyone's getting on everyone else's nerves.
This classic in the making will lift hearts with its optimistic vision of a family figuring out how to love and support one another, even when it seems impossible.