Hamish McGruff is a mischievous little scruff who thinks he is tough. He's not afraid of croaking frogs, or spiders and snails underneath logs. Hamish is ever so brave out in the ocean with its big rolling waves. But when the storm clouds roll in... thunder crashes... lightning crackles... and Hamish whimpers and hides. He is afraid of the dark and the crashes and booms are terribly scary. Can a friend help Hamish come up with a plan for the next thunder storm? A delightful story about friendship and finding the courage to overcome fear. AGES: 2 to 12 AUTHOR: Marianne Rose has lived all around Australia, working in law and governance until she settled in Perth with her partner Max and the real Hamish McGruff. She can be found at the local coffee shop drinking a flat white. She loves to try her hand at new experiences, this is her debut book, and she's going to try to learn to play the harp next! Katharine Rattray, AKA Kat Fox transports people of all ages into the stories and onto the pages of the books she illustrates.