A fox and kits looking for refuge in a thunderstorm are turned away by a barn full of animals alarmed by their arrival and claiming they have no room. But one small gosling goes after the dejected foxes, offering comfort and extending an invitation to enter the barn. Inside the barn, the fox and kits meet the other animals; suspicion is replaced by discovery, and camaraderie, and compassion. The story can be read through the lush acrylic and oil illustrations that are full of warmth and feeling, balancing realism of the animal forms with obvious personification. But the short, rhyming text offers language-rich moments that also invite deeper consideration. "Large or small, / short and tall, / There is room, / there is room, there is room..." (Ages 3-7)

“A gentle tale of inclusion and fairness that children will clearly understand.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A truly inspiring picture book that will resonate with both children and adults.” —School Library Journal (starred review)
“Emotionally charged and eloquently rendered in words and art, this picture book is worth owning and cherishing.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
“Inviting dialogue about the need for inclusivity, Vaught offers a lyrical narrative.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

From award-winning novelist Susan Vaught comes a poignant picture book that celebrates inclusivity, acceptance, and the importance of rebuilding a community in the wake of disaster.

Lightning gash!
Windy lash!

A storm drives all the farm animals indoors except for a lonely fox family. The barn isn’t their home. But where will they go for safety?

This stunning picture books explores themes of acceptance and belonging:
Large or small,
Short and tall,
There is room,
There is room,
There is room
For us all.