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* Coretta Scott King Award 수상도서
* NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies
* ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice
* IRA/CBC Teachers' Choice


폭풍우가 몰아치던 어느날 밤.
산을 날려버릴 것 같은 천둥이 요란하게 울리고,
번개는 검푸른 밤하늘을 훑고 지나갔습니다.
빗방울은 유리창을 타고 흘러 내렸습니다.

전기 마저 정전이 되어서 온통 깜깜한 가운데, 화목난로의 주황색 불빛만이 어둠을 밝혀줬습니다.

토마스와 고양이 링고는 따뜻한 난로 앞에 엎드려서 할아버지와 도란도란 이야기꽃을 피웁니다.
그리고 포치로 나가, 그네 벤치에 나란히 앉아서 할아버지가 어릴 적 비오고 천둥번개 치던 날 키우던 강아지 멜빈이 사라졌던 이야기를 들려줍니다. 낮선 사람이 멜빈을 안고 와서 돌려주던 이야기도...

천둥 번개가 치고 정전이 되면 누구나 두려움을 갖게 되지만, 모처럼 할아버지와 다정한 대화를 나누던 토마스는 전혀 무섭지 않았습니다. 오히려 할아버지와 손자는 어둠 속에서 이야기를 나누면서 서로를 더욱 잘 이해하게 되었지요...






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Paperback: 32 pages
ISBN10: 0064432564
ISBN13: 978-0064432566
책 크기: 25.3 cm x 20.1 cm



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Book Description
Storm in the night--lights flicker out, rain streams down the windows... This could be a moment to be scared, but Thomas and his grandfather huddle with Ringo the cat on their porch and share stories in the darkness. This lovely picture book is also a strong choice to share about overcoming fears.

Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves rediscovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world. They have a wonderful time learning important new things about each other in a spirited conversation.

Mary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship between grandfather and grandson. A Coretta Scott King Honor Book.

Storm in the night.
Thunder like mountains blowing up.
Lightning licking the navy-blue sky.
Rain streaming down the windows,
babbling in the downspouts.
And Grandfather? . . .
And Thomas? . . .
And Ringo, the cat?
They were in the dark.



Booklist
"Thomas, a young child, and his grandfather are alone one stormy night when the lights go off. Thomas says he is not afraid but when he asks for a story, Grandfather tells about a time when he was very scared indeed. With striking artwork and words as mesmerizing as the art, this story about the nature of fear and human nature is wonderful."


School Library Journal
"The balance of the text is comprised of relaxed, unhurried dialogue. The pictures contrast the strong use of dark shadows and the soft light which illuminates the warmth in side the house. Best read aloud, but don't wait for a storm."


Publishers Weekly
"Cummings's electric-blue paletter is almost overwhelming in its intensity, but it beautifully captures the dance of night shadows with golden light."