<i>Storm in the night. <br> Thunder like mountains blowing up.<br> Lightning licking the navy-blue sky.<br> Rain streaming down the windows,<br> babbling in the downspouts.<br> And Grandfather? . . .<br> And Thomas? . . .<br> And Ringo, the cat?<br> They were in the dark.<br></i> <p>Too early to go to bed, and with only flashes of lightning to see by, Thomas and his grandfather happily find themselves re-discovering the half-forgotten scents and sounds of their world, and having a wonderful time learning important, new things about each other in a spirited conversation sparked by darkness.</p><p>Mary Stolz and Pat Cummings have each brought their unique talents to this lyrical tale about a magical, stormy night and a special relationship.