Thunder Cake

Name: Thunder Cake
Author: Patricia Polacco

by Patricia Polacco

Young girl overcomes storm phobia by baking grandma's special lightning-inspired cake

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About the author

Patricia Polacco

Patricia Polacco is an American author-illustrator who draws on her multicultural family heritage and personal experiences to create emotionally resonant picture books. Her stories address themes of family, friendship, and social justice with remarkable depth.

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