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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.