Storms can be loud-but smart steps are louder.

In Storm Ready: A Community Guide to Weather Smarts for Kids, a lively resilience fair turns big weather into calm, do-able actions for ages 3-8. Kids meet meteorologists, nurses, firefighters, librarians, and neighbors while learning five simple steps: Forecast, Kit, Drill, Help, and Hope.

What kids learn inside:

. Forecast: read the sky and follow trusted alerts.

. Kit: pack a light, kid-ready go-bag (plus a pet pouch).

. Drill: practice safe moves for thunder, wind, flood, and heat.

. Help: speak clearly, share facts, and be a great buddy.

. Hope: make a pledge, rebuild routines, and celebrate courage.

Why families and classrooms love it:

. Short, upbeat chapters with activities ("Quick kid actions")

. Friendly black-and-white cartoon illustrations

. "Words to know" for vocabulary and discussion

. Perfect for read-alouds, safety week, STEM, SEL, and community units

By the last page, kids feel prepared-not scared-and families have a plan they can practice together at home, school, or on the go.