I Feel Safe -- David McPhail - Hardcover

Thunder cracks. Lightning flashes. The lights go out. But Mommy, Daddy, Grandma and Grandpa help a young girl feel safe. What makes you feel safe?

The storm is very scary! Then Grandma lights candles, Grandpa plays his guitar, Mommy makes cocoa, Daddy brings out some biscuits . . . and hugs are shared by all.

But where are the cats, Frankie and JoJo? Have they run out of the house and into the storm?. The family searches high and low and in and out. When hope is gone, the cats emerge from their hiding place. All are safe.

The last sentence in the book asks, "What makes YOU feel safe?" inviting caregivers and children to a conversation about coping with fears.

David McPhail is a beloved author-illustrator of best-selling children's books and winner of a New York Times Best Illustrated Award. Pouring his heart and soul into the illustrations for this book, David McPhail has created a dozen ink-and-watercolor mini-masterpieces in jewel-like tones. The character in this story was inspired by David McPhail's stepchild, whom he has always wanted to keep safe.

Author: David McPhail
Publisher: Holiday House
Published: 08/23/2022
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.68lbs
Size: 9.55h x 7.77w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780823450725
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 04/15/2022
Publishers Weekly 05/30/2022
School Library Journal 06/01/2022 pg. 60
Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2022 pg. 95
Booklist 07/01/2022 pg. 81