Ohno and the Biggest Storm Ever
A big storm is coming to Yonder Creek-and Ohno is already worried.
When dark clouds roll in and thunder shakes the sky, Ohno and his friends hurry home with the grown-ups. They are warm, dry, and safe inside... until CLICK! The power goes out, and suddenly everything is dark.
Ohno has never liked thunder, and sitting in a dark house certainly doesn't make it any easier. But with Pal, Ready, Figure, and Moxie beside him, the frightening evening begins to change. Flashlights are found, supplies are gathered, and the friends discover that even a dark room can feel a little brighter when you're together.
Then they begin to wonder about their neighbors.
Is Mrs. Rabbit okay? Does she have a flashlight? What about Mr. Beaver?
Even though he's still scared, Ohno makes an important choice. He pulls up his hood and admits, "I'm scared. But I want to help."
With grown-ups leading the way, the friends venture out in their rain gear to safely check on their neighbors. Soon, Yonder Creek is doing what Yonder Creek does best-helping one another. Neighbors share batteries, blankets, lanterns, and reassurance while the storm rumbles overhead.
When the friends finally return home, the electricity is still off and the thunder is still booming. But somehow, the darkness doesn't seem quite so dark anymore. Flashlights become story lights, blankets become a cozy gathering place, and even the biggest KRAAAAA-BOOOOOOM! of the night ends with everyone laughing.
Through Ohno's stormy adventure, young readers discover an important message about courage: being brave doesn't mean you aren't afraid. Sometimes being brave means admitting you're scared and choosing to help anyway.
Filled with friendship, gentle humor, age-appropriate storm-safety reminders, and the warmth of neighbors helping neighbors, Ohno and the Biggest Storm Ever encourages children to talk about their fears while showing them practical ways to feel safer during a storm or power outage.
Young readers can also join the fun with a Can You Find It? search-and-find activity and follow the friends' journey on the Our Storm Adventure Map.
A reassuring Yonder Creek adventure about fear, courage, community, kindness, and discovering that even the darkest night feels brighter when we help one another.
