Stocking Up for the Storm

Katie Woo's Neighborhood Stocking Up for the Storm by Fran Manushkin illustrated by Laura Zarrin

Chapter 1 A Big Storm Katie was watching TV. "A storm is coming," said the weather lady. "A big one!" "Wowzee!" yelled Katie. "The storm may last for days," said Katie's dad. "We need lots of food." Katie agreed. "Lots of cookies!"

Katie's mom made a list. "We need milk and cheese and meat and fruit." "And cookies," reminded Katie.

The grocery store was crowded. Katie said hi to JoJo and Pedro. "Don't worry," Mr. Nelson told Katie. "I've stocked up on everything."

Katie found the milk in the dairy section. She found chicken in the meat section. "Good work, Katie!" said her dad.

Katie told her mom, "We need tomato soup too. If the storm is scary, tomato soup will cheer me up."