Storm by Sam Usher
Published by Templar Books on August 17th 2018
ISBN: 1536202827
Pages: 40
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It is a windy day and a small boy and his granddad are on their way out to do some kite flying- as soon as the kite can be located! While on the hunt , they find several other  objects that bring back memories of past adventures they had with said object, a telescope, cricket bat, boat. The kite remains missing and the wind is intensifying. When the kite is finally found, an adventure begins that will rival the previous ones.

Sam Usher has introduced his readers to this grandson-granddad duo in his past books: Sun and Snow. He has used the true picture book style, that being sparse text with illustrations of ink and watercolor that are large and expressive. The youngest of readers can “read” the story.

This is a story for a lap read with lots to look at or a story time setting. It is not only an adventure but shows the relationship between two people that enjoy each others company. They really look forward to their time together and have built great memories to be shared long after the adventure ends.

A good choice for units on relationships, grandparents, or just how to have fun on any given day

reviewed by Kathy George, Gray Public Library, Gray, Maine