• Age: 3 to 6
• Grade: p to 1

Geisel Honor-winning author/illustrator Salina Yoon's beloved duo Bear and Floppy return inStormy Night--a charming picture book about facing your fears.

When thunder shakes his house and rain pounds the windows, Bear is frightened. But comforting his Mama, Papa, and Floppy helps make the storm seem not so scary. Before Bear knows it, the storm has passed, because even storms need their sleep . . . and so do bears.

Prolific author/illustrator Salina Yoon's spare text and bright, energetic illustrations bring to life a story that reminds us that nothing is too scary with family and friends at your side!

Don't miss these other books from Salina Yoon!

The Bear series
Found
Stormy Night
Bear's Big Day

The Penguin series
Penguin and Pinecone
Penguin on Vacation
Penguin in Love
Penguin and Pumpkin
Penguin's Big Adventure
Penguin's Christmas Wish

The Duck, Duck, Porcupine series
Duck, Duck, Porcupine
My Kite is Stuck! And Other Stories
That's My Book! And Other Stories

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Salina Yoon's profile page

Salina Yoonis an award-winning author/illustrator of nearly 150 books for children, such asPenguin and Pinecone,Penguin on Vacation,Penguin in Love,Penguin and Pumpkin, Penguin's Big Adventure,Penguin's Christmas Wish, Found,Stormy Night,Bear's Big Day, andBe a Friend, as well as the Duck, Duck, Porcupine chapter book series--including the Geisel Honor winnerMy Kite is Stuck!. She studied art and design at the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and now lives in San Diego with her family.

www.salinayoon.com

“This comforting story successfully addresses the common fear of storms for a young audience . . . This storm's impact has no lasting power against a family's love.” —School Library Journal

“Readers will appreciate the graduating reassurances that range from self-soothing to group hugs . . . Youngsters will empathize with Bear and derive comfort from the loving togetherness his family displays while keeping the storm at bay.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A terrific combination for preschoolers and early readers who will sympathize with Bear's competing desires.” —New York Times Book Review on Found

“A thoughtful, flawlessly executed exploration of theory of mind and emotional intelligence.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Found

“A winning tale about finding new friends.” —Kirkus Reviews on Found

“Simple yet affecting.” —Library Media Connection on Penguin and Pinecone

“Crisp illustrations that capture a genuinely loving heart . . . a strong if whimsical choice for those separated from loved ones.” —Kirkus Reviews on Penguin and Pinecone

“Yoon's story of an unlikely interspecies friendship is both funny and sweet . . . let's hope that, as the Antarctic Ambassador of Friendship, Penguin, too, shall return in more adventures.” —Horn Book on Penguin on Vacation

“Readers will respond to this warm tale of finding love.” —Kirkus Reviews on Penguin in Love