Why is she hiding under the bed? Why is her Babushka yelling at her? The Russian word for "Grandma" is Babushka. Where is Michigan? Have you ever been to Michigan? Do you know how their weather is different than California's?Īre you afraid of thunderstorms? Why or why not? Sultry, shudder, horizon, cooed, trellis, luscious, samovar (see the picture of it on the 3rd from last page, the coffee urn-like object)ĭiscussion topics for during/after reading: Have you ever seen or heard a thunderstorm? What are the people and animals on the cover picture looking at? Where do you think the story takes place? What do you think the title "Thundercake" means? Full color.Īs you read, engage the children by asking for their help in making the thunder noises. But Grandma insists that this is Thunder Cake baking weather and the two are soon scrambling to gather the ingredients to make the cake-and get it into the oven before the storm arrives. When the air gets heavy and dark clouds drift low over the fields of Grandma's farm, her frightened granddaughter hides under the bed. Grade Level: 4th (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.) Volunteers needed in June! Click here to sign up.
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