Storm in the Night by Mary Stolz

Illustrated by Pat Cummings. 32 pages. Harper and Row, 1988.

During a storm that interrupts electric service, Thomas, about six or seven years old, notices sounds and smells in a way that he hadn't before. Although he says he isn't afraid, his grandfather tells him a story of being fearful during a storm at Thomas's age. As the story goes on, Thomas is able to acknowledge his fear a little, and the storm subsides. Children may be more able to acknowledge their own fears after reading this story.

Ages: 3-8
Cultural Context: African American