Franklin is afraid of the thunderstorm that occurs while he is playing at his friend Fox's house, until they all start offering amusing explanations for the thunder and lightning.
"It's a mad dash for shelter as rain sweeps into an urban neighborhood. Where to go? The subway! It's the perfect place to wait out the wind and weather. Strangers share smiles and umbrellas and take delight in the experience of a city thunderstorm."-- Dust jacket.