David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of many best-selling picture books, board books, and novelty books, includingWynken, Blynken, and Nod by Eugene W. Field, I Love You Because You're You by Liza Baker, and Sisters, which he also wrote. Edward and the Pirates, which he wrote as well as illustrated, was named a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. He has also received a Boston Globe/Horn Book Honor, a Children's Choice Award, a Parent's Choice Award, a Children's Booksellers Choice Award, and many state awards. His books for Holiday House include Bad Cat, I Am Just Right, and Sick Day.
"McPhail sets the vignettes against pale lilac and teal backdrops,
softening the edges of the frames with a fuzzy, airbrushed effect.
The refrain is calm and grounding, while the first-person point of
view conveys closeness. . . . Storms can be scary, but this story
wraps you in a warm hug."—Kirkus Reviews
"Young readers will recognize the storm’s impact through McPhail’s
use of line—curtains blowing in the window, hair flowing back with
the force of the wind. . . . The text, dominated by simple
sentences and sight words, make this story ideal for sharing. . . .
An excellent addition to early elementary collections, perfect for
sharing, starting conversations, or creating activities. "—School
Library Journal
"McPhail's softly focused illustrations atmospherically evoke the
stormy night world. . . . A warm, reassuring picture book about
weathering storms together."—Booklist
"McPhail makes expert use of ink and watercolors in cool tones to
bring a sense of peacefulness to the story. . . . A soothing read
for young children and their caregivers, and an opportunity to
discuss uncertainty, fear, and solutions for comfort."—The Horn
Book
"There's an ever-deepening, lullaby-like rhythm at work in the
concise, unadorned prose, and single-plane pen, ink, and watercolor
art supplies soft textures and colors that radiate a subtle glow. .
. . Storms come and go, but love is constant in this portrait of
familial closeness."—Publishers Weekly
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