Island Storm

In a thrilling picture book by Caldecott Medalist Brian Floca and acclaimed illustrator Sydney Smith, young readers will experience the sheer power of a violent thunderstorm and the calm of its aftermath.

"The power of nature captivates and compels in this phenomenal tale of pushing limits." Kirkus Reviews

A gorgeously illustrated jacketed hardback picture book for children which explores the extraordinary strength and changeability of the natural world, and shines a light on those thrilling new experiences shared with siblings.

Join in the journey as two siblings go hand-in-hand to experience the true power of a thunderstorm in their seaside town. They want to witness it all - the rise, the thrill of it all, and then the slow return to calm once the storm has passed and a new day begins.

From two extraordinary and internationally recognized talents, Island Storm is a multi-sensory experience that will amaze and thrill readers as they understand the boundless possibilities of weather and outdoor experiences.

About the author

Brian Floca is the author-illustrator of the Caldecott Medal winner Locomotive, the Robert F. Sibert Honor books Moonshot and Lightship, and other picture books, and is the illustrator of many more books for young readers. Brian Floca lives and works in Brooklyn.Sydney Smith is the winner of the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Award for Illustration 2024 and two Kate Greenaway Medals for Small in the City and Town is by the Sea written by Joanne Schwartz. He has also illustrated I Talk Like a River and My Baba's Garden, both by Jordan Scott; The White Cat and the Monk by Jo Ellen Bogart; Footpath Flowers by JonArno Lawson; and authorial picture book Do You Remember? His other accolades include two Governor General’s Awards and four New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year citations. Sydney lives with his family in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Floca, Floca Brian, Sydney Smith
• Assisted by: Sydney Smith (Illustration)
• Publisher: Walker Books Uk
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.09.2025
• EAN: 9781529532654
• ISBN: 978-1-5295-3265-4
• No. of pages: 48
• Dimensions: 210 mm x 288 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Play, learning > Mathematics; JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Emotions & Feelings, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / New Experience, JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Seasons, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Siblings, Picture storybooks, Early learning: first experiences, Early learning: time & seasons, Early years: first experiences, JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather, Early years: nature and animals, Early Learning / Early Learning Concepts, Early years: family, Early years: time and seasons, Natural history (Children's/Teenage)