When little Mica Mouse is scared by thunder booming outside her cozy home, Papa Mouse reaches for just the right story to comfort her. Hugging her close, he begins to read The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm. In this poetic book-within-a-book, a happy little rhinoceros is overwhelmed by a storm that sweeps away everything he loves. Swallowing the storm just makes him feel worse, so Rhino sets off on a whimsical journey toward healing. Along the way, he meets many friends, including a kind spider, a brave kangaroo, a wise tortoise, and an uplifting whale. With their help, Rhino lets go of the storm inside and learns to see the light in a world turned gray. Mica Mouse is soothed by the story and Papa's gentle reminder that even though bad things sometimes happen, the world is full of people who care.Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton teams up with poet Susan Schaefer Bernardo to create an invaluable resource that helps children express their feelings and navigate through difficult experiences.

Engaging illustrations by Courtenay Fletcher reinforce the therapeutic themes of the book with compelling imagery. The "Take a Deeper Look" page at the end of the book even provides discussion questions to facilitate a healing dialogue and offer children strategies and hope as they cope with traumatic experiences.