Clifford and the Big Storm

Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about an upcoming storm, or if you are looking for a gentle way to discuss emergency preparedness. Clifford and the Big Storm provides a safe, familiar environment to explore the concept of a hurricane. Through the eyes of Emily Elizabeth and her oversized companion, children learn that while nature can be powerful and intimidating, communities stay safe by working together and looking out for one another. Bridwell uses Clifford's massive size to turn scary weather elements, like rising tides and fallen trees, into opportunities for helpfulness and humor. This story is perfectly calibrated for preschoolers and early elementary students, balancing the tension of a natural disaster with the comforting presence of a loyal protector. It transforms a potentially traumatic subject into a lesson on resilience and bravery.