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. Thunder cake by Polacco, Patricia, author, illustrator. 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. Fortunately, wise and endearing Babushka formulated a creative way to help Polacco overcome these fears by recognizing all the courage that she carries deep inside her. 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. Thunder Cake tells the story of Polacco’s summer visits to her Babushka’s (grandmother’s) farm in Michigan, when Polacco feared the sound of thunder more than anything.

and the storm is coming closer all the time! Thunder Cake Written and illustrated by Patricia Polacco Hardcover 18.99 17. But the list of ingredients is long and not easy to find. A real Thunder Cake must reach the oven before the storm arrives.

Bethany is a certified Special Education and Elementary teacher with 11 years experience teaching Special Education from grades PK through 5. 'This is Thunder Cake baking weather,' calls Grandma, as she and her granddaughter hurry to gather the ingredients around the farm. Thunder Cake by Patricia Polacco Lesson Plan. A loud clap of thunder booms, and rattles the windows of Grandma's old farmhouse.

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