A summer storm brings relief from the heat—and a surprise—to a farm family.

It’s a hot day on the farm, and a little girl, her brother, and their mother are trying to cool off by the pond. Suddenly, dark clouds roll in. A thunder-boomer is on the way!

The storm brings pounding rain and hail—and an unexpected visitor: a soggy wet stray kitten. Colorful descriptions of the storm are accompanied by lots of playful sound effects, making this free-verse poem perfect for reading aloud. Charming watercolor illustrations capture all the drama, humor, and tenderness of the text.

ISBN: 9780618618651
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jun 15, 2009
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.300 in (w) x 10.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
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BISAC 5:
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Shutta Crum

Biography

Shutta Crum, formerly a librarian, currently writes full time. Among other picture books, she is the author Thunder-Boomer (Clarion), which received four starred reviews, was nominated for a Cybil Award, and was an SLJ Best Book, a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book, and an ALA Notable Book. Shutta was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, and lives with her husband in Michigan. Her website is www.shutta.com.

Carol Thompson

Biography

Carol Thompson is the author and illustrator of over 50 books, including Thunder-Boomer!, which was written by Shutta Crum and was an ALA Notable Book. She lives in England.
 

A summer storm brings relief from the heat—and a surprise—to a farm family.

It’s a hot day on the farm, and a little girl, her brother, and their mother are trying to cool off by the pond. Suddenly, dark clouds roll in. A thunder-boomer is on the way!

The storm brings pounding rain and hail—and an unexpected visitor: a soggy wet stray kitten. Colorful descriptions of the storm are accompanied by lots of playful sound effects, making this free-verse poem perfect for reading aloud. Charming watercolor illustrations capture all the drama, humor, and tenderness of the text.

ISBN: 9780618618651
Imprint: Clarion Books
On Sale: Jun 15, 2009
List price: $23.99
No of pages: 40
Trim Size: 10.300 in (w) x 10.300 in (h) x 0.450 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Science & Nature / Weather
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Poetry (see also Stories in Verse) *
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Cats
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Shutta Crum

Biography

Shutta Crum, formerly a librarian, currently writes full time. Among other picture books, she is the author Thunder-Boomer (Clarion), which received four starred reviews, was nominated for a Cybil Award, and was an SLJ Best Book, a Smithsonian Magazine Notable Book, and an ALA Notable Book. Shutta was born in Paintsville, Kentucky, and lives with her husband in Michigan. Her website is www.shutta.com.

Carol Thompson

Biography

Carol Thompson is the author and illustrator of over 50 books, including Thunder-Boomer!, which was written by Shutta Crum and was an ALA Notable Book. She lives in England.