Illustrated by Yuyi Morales
Published in 2016
Why we chose this book:
This is one of the books included in March Book Madness. It is up against Ada Twist, Scientist. We'll see who wins!
Mom's Review
A boy named after his father imagines new names for himself.
Thunder Boy, Jr. is named for his father, but is called "Little Thunder." He dislikes both his given name and his nickname because he wants a name all to himself, a feeling some children may identify with. Thunder Boy proceeds to reflect on his different interests and qualities, and what name he could derive from each. In the end, his father suggests that it is time for a new name, Lightning. The story and pictures convey a strong message of love between father and son, especially as the story concludes.
Son's Review
(age 3 years)
Mom: What was your favorite part? Do you want to find the page?
Son, turns to final page, "My dad and I will light up the sky."
Mom: Was there any question that you had about the book?
Son: Why will they light up the sky?
Mom: What kind of expression do you see on their faces?
Son: Happy
Mom: When we say that people light up, it means that they are smiling.
(There was more to this answer when we actually conversed.)
Mom: Thunder Boy didn't like his name at first...What do you think would be a good name for him? Why?
Son: Ball... because there he has a ball.
Mom: Would you want to be friends with him? What would you do together?
Son: Yes. [Go] to Franz Carl Weber. (a toy store)
Mom: If you could make up a name for yourself, what would it be?
Son shouts out own name!
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