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Boom! (I Like to Read Comics series)

Paul Meisel

Illustrator: Paul Meisel

Ages: 6+

Published: 2023

Publisher: Holiday House

ISBN: 978-0-8243-4857-9

Keywords: Thunderstorms, Fear, Comics, Anxiety

Cat isn't afraid of the thunderstorm, but Dog is, frantically searching for a safe place to hide. Dog finally falls asleep and has a surprising dream. Color pen and ink illustrations.