![]() Whether the first clap of thunder finds you buried under the bedcovers or happily anticipating the coming storm, Thunder Cake is a story that will bring new meaning and possibility to the excitement of a thunderstorm. Polacco’s vivid memories of her grandmother’s endearing answer to a child’s fear, accompanied by her bright folk-art illustrations, turn a frightening thunderstorm into an adventure and ultimately. Reaching once again into her rich childhood experience, Patricia Polacco tells the memorable story of how her grandma–her Babushka–helped her overcome her fear of thunder when she was a little girl. This book not only uses great descriptions, but also brings in dialogue. They will really be able to connect with this book because everyone has been afraid at some point in their lives. ![]() and the storm is coming closer all the time! Thunder Cake would be a great book to use as a mentor text for writing and enhancing a personal narrative of a time when the students were afraid. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find. “This is Thunder Cake baking weather,” calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm.Ī real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives. A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma’s old farmhouse. ![]()
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