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The Summer Storm
A Little Dog and Miss Kitty Adventure by Jayne Craddock, writing as The Grandma.
“I like this story—of course because it’s about weather, but also because it teaches us something about storms.” — Lisa Spencer, Channel 4 News Chief Meteorologist
One day a storm begins to brew, scaring Little Dog and Miss Kitty. It is up to Grandma and Grandpa to protect them and explain why thunderstorms should not be so scary.
This charming tale follows Little Dog and Miss Kitty as the summer storm grows more intense. They learn how to prepare and stay safe during thunderstorms and tornadoes. Distraction plus teaching helps them cope—and readers of all ages can use the same lessons to ease storm anxiety.
Book details
Classroom and family themes
- Thunderstorm and tornado preparedness for young children
- Listening ears and following grown-up safety instructions
- Finding a safe place in the house
- Comforting a child who is afraid of loud weather
An earlier spoken version of this story was read on camera by meteorologist Lisa Spencer as “Story Time on the Back Porch.” See readings.