What do you think the secret ingredient is? Why is the farmhouse so far from the dry shed?Ĭan you see the storm in the distance? Is it looking closer or farther away? Why are the chickens and cows mean to the girl? Why do you think they must finish before the storm comes? The girl and her Babushka are hurrying to prepare the cake before the storm arrives.
Where are the girl and her grandmother in the picture?
Has anyone ever seen a chicken or gathered eggs?
The girl and her Babushka find a recipe to cook together? Do you ever cook with your family? What types of things do you like to cook? Have you ever seen lightning? Have you ever counted after lightning to determine how far away the storm is? Do you know why this works? (Light travels faster than sound) 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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