a challenge

as they battled dwarves

but Basil senses there’s something Arabella is hiding from her

If you look and listen

and hauling

Island Storm Alice Schertle a challengeIn Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smiths 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