Storm Dragon

A joyful celebration of play and imagination, perfect for sharing and reading aloud


Storm! Storm!
Rain raps the window, wind rattles the door.
"Let's look for storm dragons," says Grandpa.
"Watch out, dragons. We're coming!"
Off they go, Grandpa and grandchild, down to the beach for a wild and wonderful adventure...

They find dragon footprints, dragon jewels and even a dragon baby, but what will happen when they find the REAL Storm Dragon?

“"[A] cheerful adventure." -- Foreword Reviews”

"A perfect book to inspire some outdoor adventures in rain or shine, searching for storm dragons on real or imaginary beaches. The friendship between child and grandfather is totally uplifting and heartwarming."

"A rumbustious tale of derring-do! Intrepid adventurers brave seaside tempests and roaring wind in their hunt. Fab to read aloud...truly joyful...and spectacular artwork." 

"Wild lively art, bouncing, sparky words and an adorable inter-generational relationship make it a joy."

"A wind-swept, breath-taking read! A celebration of play, creativity, story-making, rhythm, rhyme through a beachy seascape."

"The loving friendship and imaginative play between the generations is wonderfully expressed, both with the words and in the illustrations."

"Fantastic readaloud potential, intertextual links, glorious artwork...An exuberant, joyous romp that celebrates a beautiful intergenerational relationship. A fab Grandad/Granddaughter adventure."

"A MUST to share with foundation stage listeners. They will delight in joining in."

"If you’re after a cracking read aloud picture book to set the scene and inspire some exuberant outdoor play of the creative kind - rain or shine - then look no further: this book is the perfect starting point. From front endpapers to back endpapers, it’s simply superb."

"When there’s a storm, grandchild and Grandpa, set off for a beach adventure to find the mysterious storm dragon, in this heartwarming story of family, excitement and imagination. With powerful illustrations that evoke the power and allure of weather as a force of nature. Storm dragon is a wonderful picture book to read aloud an share with EYFS classes."

"Carol Thompson’s smudgy, whirling images perfectly capture the breathless pace of this story. This is a delight of a book. The lively language and the lovely relationship between the grandfather and granddaughter are matched by the colours and movement of the illustrations which, with the page design, drive the story forward.  Adults and children from 3 upwards will have great fun sharing this book and imitating the hectic race in the face of the storm."

Dianne Hofmeyr was born in South Africa and grew up "between the mountains and the sea" at the southernmost tip of the continent. She has written many books for children and has won many awards. Dianne has had two IBBY Honours Books, Blue Train to the Moon (1994) and is the author of Zeraffa Giraffa and The Glassmaker’s Daughter with Jane Ray. Her picture books for Otter-Barry Books are My Daddy is a Silly Monkey, Tiger Walk and Fiddle dee Dee. Dianne lives in London and South Africa, and loves to do creative workshops with children.


Carol Thompson is internationally acclaimed as an illustrator of books for younger children, with an exceptional ability to see the world through their eyes. With over sixty books to her credit, she has won honours including the US Stonewall Honor Picture Book Award and School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She is a member of IBBY UK, sharing its commitment to diversity and inclusivity in children's publishing. She lives in Leicestershire.

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