A timeless story about friendship and how to handle someone who is acting as a bully. Beautifully illustrated with fun and interesting new characters. Isaiah experiences his first storm and has to find ways to enjoy the rain. Isaiah meets new friends: loons, otters, squirrels, and other deer. He must choose how he is going to handle a friend who keeps on making mean jokes. Isaiah seeks advice from trusted advisors but ultimately he has to make a decision about how he is going to deal with this challenging friendship. A great book to read loud children ages 3-8, and can be read independently by children age 9-10.