It would also work for launching conversations about fears, particularly those that are nature related, or as the impetus for children's own imaginary stories of how they could be courageous and save the day. This is a perfect book for a quiet storytime on a rainy day. When he faces his fear in his dream, he becomes empowered by having conquered it. The boy knows he is safe, yet danger is near. Author and illustrator Akiko Miyakoshi uses spare text and black-and-white drawings to echo the tension and uncertainty a child feels when encountering severe weather. Then, to his delight, when he awakens, he finds his dream of clear blue skies has come true. ?I try not to be scared.' At bedtime, he thinks, ?I wish I had a ship with big propellers that would spin stronger winds to drive the storm away.' While asleep, his wish becomes his dream, and he manages to blow away the dark clouds with his imaginary vessel. The wind howls and blows, ? the boy says. ?All through dinner, the rain beats hard against the shutters. His mother and father close the shutters and bring the potted plants indoors. Looking for books by Akiko Miyakoshi See all books authored by Akiko Miyakoshi, including, and The Way Home in the Night, and more on. He watches as the sky grows darker through the afternoon. But a bad storm is coming, and he has started to worry they won't be able to go. As this evocative picture book begins, a little boy is excited about a trip to the beach with his parents planned for the following day.
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