Thunder rolls over the mountain and the sky flashes. The kids are safe with family nearby, but the storm sound is sudden and full.
Theme. Thunder is a real-world startle many children already carry. Seeing it on screen can rehearse that body jolt, even in a caring story.
What to say. Lower volume before the rumbles. You might say: 'That is story-thunder. We can make it quieter, and we can pause if it feels big in your body.'
