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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2016 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Thunder Boy Jr.
By Sherman Alexie, Yuyi Morales (Illustrator)
A boy seeks a name that reflects his unique spirit, not his father's shadow.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,004 ratings
40 pages· 526 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Thunder Boy Jr. dreams of a name that captures his own adventures, not just his father's legacy. As he imagines names like Touch the Clouds and Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, he wonders if he'll ever find one that fits. Just when hope seems lost, his father surprises him with a name that shines as brightly as their bond. Will this new name help him step out of his father's shadow and into his own light? Discover the heartwarming journey of identity and family in this beautifully illustrated tale.
From the publisher
From New York Times bestselling author Sherman Alexie and Caldecott Honor winning Yuyi Morales comes a striking and beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating the special relationship between father and son. Thunder Boy Jr. wants a normal name…one that’s all his own. Dad is known as big Thunder, but little thunder doesn’t want to share a name. He wants a name that celebrates something cool he’s done like Touch the Clouds, Not Afraid of Ten Thousand Teeth, or Full of Wonder. But just when Little Thunder thinks all hope is lost, dad picks the best name…Lightning! Their love will be loud and bright, and together they will light up the sky.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 526
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD420L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 182877
Publication
- Published
- May 10, 2016
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780316013727
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