About This Book
Thunderstorm! offers a vivid and engaging narrative about a powerful storm approaching a farm. The story follows farmer Ben as he works to secure his farm, while also showing how various wild animals, like a fox and a hawk, prepare and protect their young. It's a realistic portrayal of nature's might and the instinctual responses of both humans and animals. Ideal for children aged 4-11, this chapter book can help normalize fears about storms, spark curiosity about weather, and foster empathy for animals.
As Ben bales the freshly cut hay on his farm and nearby animals hunt for food for their young, the right weather conditions create a raging thunderstorm that moves swiftly toward them.
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Discussion Prompts
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What do you do when there's a thunderstorm? How do you feel?
2
How did Ben and the animals prepare for the storm? What can we learn from them?
3
What are some things in nature that are powerful, like a thunderstorm?
4
How do you think the baby animals felt during the storm? How did their parents protect them?
5
What was your favorite part of the story, and why?
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