The Way the Storm Stops

By Michelle Meadows

A gentle story that turns a booming thunderstorm into a soothing lullaby "Pitter, pitter Plam, plam On my windowpane- Hiss, hiss Tatter, tatter Falls the pounding rain" Thunderstorms make the most exciting sounds, though they can sometimes be a little scary, especially for small children. Mommies also make wonderful sounds, but they are warm and safe and the best comfort of all at the end of a blustery day.This lyrical, rhythmic bedtime story takes the fear out of the unexpected and provides a reassuring antidote for children. A wonderful read-aloud that preschoolers will enjoy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0805065954
• ISBN13: 9780805065954
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.1" x 9.4"
• Age Range: 2 to 5 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Kindergarten

Customer Reviews

A fun read for kids and parents!!!

I recently saw this book and thought my kids would like it. Well, they love it!!! I really enjoyed the rhyming which made it easy for my kids to follow along and try to memorize. My 5 year old is learning to read and he likes to try and recognize the words as we read it over and over and over... It is HIGHLY requested in our household! It's a fun read for parents too, and helps to give the words to soothe during those scary storms. All four of my kids are really enjoying this book and also the great pictures that illustrate the story. I highly recommend this book to anyone with young children!!!

The perfect book to soothe every child to sleep

This is the perfect book to soothe any child back to sleep. Ms. Meadows captures the feeling of a storm in a way that makes it seem rhythmic, even soothing to a child. Her words are warm, perfect for making a child feel safe and loved. This is the ideal book for any parent needing to read to a child in the middle of the night!

A Soothing Read

I found this well-rhyming book to be very soothing. This is just the sort of comforting story children have come to depend on in uncertain circumstances. What a delightful story with beautiful illustrations. My kids are older, but I bought one anyway because I love it so!

Outstanding! My 19 month old loves it!

The book was given to me as a gift. I brought it home to my daughter who is 19 months old and read it to her. She made me read it 12 times in a row!!! The next morning, she immediately found the book and had me read it to her four more times.The book is beautifully written and describes a child's fears during a thunder storm. Highly recommended.

A Great Book for Kids!

This is a fabulous children's book. My grandkids absolutely love it and I enjoy reading it to them! It is well written in a very calming manner and the illustrations are great. I would highly recommend this book to anyone with small kids.