November 6, 2024
This beautiful and affirming picture book encapsulates some of what people I know are feeling. It offers ways to deal with the storms inside us (and the ones outside, too). The main characters Bear and Rat show how much courage it can take to ask for help and to receive it. This book exemplifies how to be gentle and strong, with yourself and for others. Raindrops and tears can be visually similar, both representing natural, necessary catharsis. After the storm, the sun emerges and stays for the rest of the book– an enduring symbol of hope.
–Tegan, Queen Anne Book Company, Seattle, WA
Local bookstores like Queen Anne Book Company offer books, support, and shelter. Shout into the storm as much as you need. We’ll be here for one another.
