Book Series · 3 Books

Thunder and Cluck Books

In order from The Brave Friend Leads the Way! to Smart vs. Strong.

The Thunder and Cluck series is a set of 3 graphic novels by Jill Esbaum, published in 2021. Written for ages 4–6, most books run about 65 pages.

The Brave Friend Leads the Way!
Friends Do Not Eat Friends
Smart vs. Strong
The Brave Friend Leads the Way!
Friends Do Not Eat Friends
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Brave Friend Leads the Way!
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674
Book #2 · Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

The Brave Friend Leads the Way!

By Jill Esbaum, Miles Thompson (Illustrator)

Two dinosaur friends face their fears in a mysterious cave.

64 pages· 659 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In reading order

Thunder and Cluck Series

3 books · Published 2021

#2
#2 in Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

The Brave Friend Leads the Way!

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

Two dinosaur friends face their fears in a mysterious cave.

Friends Do Not Eat Friends
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$699

Friends Do Not Eat Friends

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A dinosaur and a chicken become unlikely friends.

Smart vs. Strong
Series
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$674

Smart vs. Strong

Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

A strong dinosaur is trapped in quicksand. Can his clever friend save him?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Thunder and Cluck series?

There are 3 books in the Thunder and Cluck series. It began with The Brave Friend Leads the Way! in 2021, and the newest book, Smart vs. Strong, was published in 2021.

What order should you read the Thunder and Cluck books in?

Start with The Brave Friend Leads the Way! and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Thunder and Cluck books best for?

The series is best for ages 4–6, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Thunder and Cluck book is the longest?

The Brave Friend Leads the Way! (Book #2) is the longest book in the series at 659 words (64 pages).

Which Thunder and Cluck book is the shortest?

Smart vs. Strong is the shortest at 455 words (64 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring Thunder and Cluck to life.

01

Jill Esbaum

Author
02

Miles Thompson

Illustrator

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