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Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm Hardcover – Picture Book, February 28, 2023

by Laura Purdie Salas (Author), Elly MacKay (Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Explore the life cycle of a thunderstorm in this informative and engaging picture book.

Morning's calm. Outside is still. A blue-forever day until . . .

The real beginning of a thunderstorm happens long before the first raindrop falls.

No rain yet. It's just a threat-
a rising cloud, a towering plume, then . . .

Follow along as the weather changes, from a blue-sky day to a brewing storm, from a brewing storm to a dazzling downpour, and from a dazzling downpour to the breathtaking moment when the sky emits a-

ZAP! CLAP! BOOM!


Laura Purdie Salas's dynamic text and Elly MacKay's vibrant art offer the perfect introduction to the science of weather and the forces that work together to create a storm. The next time nature puts on a dramatic thunder and lightning show, readers will be ready to find a cozy spot near a window and watch the storm unfold.

An author's note delves deeper into the science of thunderstorms.

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  1. Reading age
    3 - 6 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    9.4 x 0.35 x 11.3 inches
  5. Publisher
    Bloomsbury Children's Books
  6. Publication date
    February 28, 2023
  7. ISBN-10
    1547602252
  8. ISBN-13
    978-1547602254
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Gr 2-4-Watching a thunderstorm roll into town holds a certain frisson of excitement. There's an edge of danger, measured against the joy of the pitter-patter on hot ground. Salas captures the anticipation and joy in a storm, contrasting the exuberance of children dancing in the rain against the darkest, scariest parts of the thunder. MacKay's dreamy illustrations, mostly in effective spreads, allow readers to fall into the world of this weather. The book is a perfect read-aloud; smart word choices make short rhymes ebb and flow with the storm: "Wind blows fiercely, howls and shrieks. The world groans slowly, shivers, creaks." The "zap" and "clap" of it all will hold the attention of very young children, but the delicious adjectives will contribute to everyone's vocabulary. Don't miss the thunder science section at the end-a gift. Salas writes with whimsy even when detailing scientific reactions. VERDICT A lovely, vocabulary-stretching, story-hour gift for a cozy day.-Cat McCarreyα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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“The fluid, rhyming text offers some basic facts about thunderstorms; the well-researched back matter presents a more detailed account . . . McKay's illustrations beautifully capture both the changing weather phenomena and the children's reactions. An informative read-aloud choice for home or classroom.” ―Booklist, starred review

"Science collides with poetry in Zap! Clap! Boom!: The Story of a Thunderstorm, in which Laura Purdie Salas's pit-a-pat rhymes match the tempo of a rain shower, and Elly MacKay's art rivals the drama of a real atmospheric disturbance." - Shelf Awareness

“With eye-catching art and lines that roll off the tongue, this book would be well-suited to raucous but stealthily informative science-based story hour.” ―BCCB

“MacKay's intricate layered-paper illustrations capture the way the storm touches every part of the island . . . Salas's onomatopoeic verse conveys both the ferocity of a thunderstorm and the wonder it can inspire; it begs to be read aloud.” ―The Horn Book

“The book is a perfect read-aloud . . . A lovely, vocabulary-stretching, story-hour gift for a cozy day.” ―School Library Journal

“The buildup and arrival of a wild thunderstorm offers both eye-widening drama and lessons in atmospheric phenomena . . . A crashing success.” ―Kirkus Reviews

“A handsome, original book for reading aloud each spring.” ―Booklist on SNOWMAN - COLD = PUDDLE

“[A] contemplative and thought-provoking ode to the forms water takes and the functions it serves, both practical and whimsical.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on WATER CAN BE . . .

“Richly rewarding and clever: a visually arresting, inventive treatment of a popular subject.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on LION OF THE SKY

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloomsbury Children's Books (February 28, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1547602252
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1547602254
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 6 years
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.4 x 0.35 x 11.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Laura Purdie Salas

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Former teacher Laura Purdie Salas has written more than 130 books for kids, including the CAN BE... series (Bank Street Best Books, IRA Teachers' Choice) and BOOKSPEAK! (Minnesota Book Award, NCTE Notable). Laura lives in Minnesota, USA, and shares inspiration and practical tips with educators about poetry, nonfiction, and more, and she loves to visit schools to share reading and writing love. Visit Laura at laurasalas.com

Besides reading and writing, Laura loves going on adventures, working out, playing games, singing (badly--at home), and doing Rock Band.

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Elisha Nichols
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book with a fun cadence
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024
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My son fell in love with this book at the library. We got it as a Christmas surprise for him and he was thrilled. I love that book is fun for me to read to him and that it includes awesome science resources at the end of the story for him to grow into. This book helped my son fall in love with weather and because of it he's never been afraid of a thunderstorm.

Thank you!!!!
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Janet Clare F.
5.0 out of 5 stars Bringing a Thunderstorm to Life in a Gorgeous Picture Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
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The rhymes are wonderfully engaging as is the art! The entire book is a treat. The backmatter, written in a kid-friendly yet informative manner, is very helpful in explaining the science behind all three parts of a thunderstorm! I believe this book can be enjoyed by children from pre-school through 3rd grade. For the older students (even up to gr. 5) it can be a mentor text in how to use carefully crafted rhymes to tell a story and to explain several different poetic techniques: onomatopoeia, repetition and spot-on word choice! As a retired elementary teacher (gr. 5 and 3 mainly) and a grandma of a pre-K and 1st grader, this book will find lots of love in our household and with students I visit to share it with! I hope it finds its way into school and other libraries, classrooms and households!
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Denise
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous and Informative
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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Zap! Clap! Boom! takes readers on a journey before, during, and after a thunderstorm. It is an excellent choice for teaching children about weather. With beautiful language and illustrations, this book is destined to become a favorite read-aloud.
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Longhorns
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and gripping journey into a storm, hypnotic rhythm and amazing art kids will love!
Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
This is a book you won't forget easily! So beautifully unique and creative. The hypnotic rhyming rhythm will hook you right at the very start. You can predict the Boom and you can't look away! What a fun illustration style that feels real and tri-dimensional, you can't help but root for the kids - and the goats - to escape the scary stormy skies above! Great vocabulary to introduce atmospheric elements, electrifying - pun intended - read that kids will love!
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Heather K.
5.0 out of 5 stars A magical meteorological adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
With energetic lyrical text and vibrant water-washed illustrations, ZAP! CLAP! BOOM! delivers a joyful romp, with three children, through a thunderstorm. Experience a storm like only a child can, in this concept book that serves as both an ode to thunderstorms and a teaching tool for how a storm system develops. If you know the poetic picture books of author Laura Purdie Salas, you’ll come to this work with high expectations. As usual, Salas does not disappoint! The sense of the oncoming storm is visceral. And then…ZAP! CLAP! BOOM!—the refrain reverberates as you turn the page to encounter a thunderclap. It puts you right into the action, fully engaged. Illustrator Elly MacKay has created a magical hilltop village for this story’s setting, complete with leaping mountain goats. The total package is a magical meteorological adventure!
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Laurie Ann Thompson
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect nonfiction read-aloud
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2023
I loved reading this myself, but I can't imagine how much fun it would be to read to a group of children! The rhyme and meter are poetic perfection, and the drama and suspense of the storm are palpable but never overwhelming. Luscious illustrations add to the story in delightful ways, making this book one that kids will want to go back to again and again, and extensive backmatter adds even more educational value and interest for fact-hungry readers. Highly recommended for both home and classroom libraries!
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Marsha
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this stormy story!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2023
The anticipation of the thunderstorm provides exciting from the first page! The illustrations are a delight with three children romping along with mountain goats in the beginning, then safely inside as the thunderstorm grows, then back romping on the hillside after the thunderstorm, when "the world now shines." This book is a delight to share with children. It's a wonderful addition to your home library, a book to cozy up with on stormy days.
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S.B.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Storm
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2023
Written in bouncy welcoming rhyme, this story takes you through a summer storm from the build up of clouds, to the first rain drops, the crescendo of thunder, and the fresh damp earth after.
It removes much of the 'scary' factor usually associated with thunderstorms in children's books.
Sneaky education hidden in the story and in depth back matter for further learning makes this more than just a fun romp.
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