A sudden flash of lightning and a massive boom of thunder send a little girl diving straight under her bed. Storms are terrifying! But her wise Russian grandmother, Babushka, knows exactly what to do. She declares that it is the perfect weather to bake a special Thunder Cake. To make the recipe work, the cake must be in the oven before the storm arrives. Together, they rush across the farm to gather the ingredients. They have to bravely collect eggs from the mean old chicken, milk the kicking cow, and grab tomatoes and strawberries from the garden, all while the thunder growls closer and closer. You will count the seconds between the lightning flashes alongside them as they race against the dark clouds. This heartwarming story transforms a scary thunderstorm into a thrilling adventure about facing your fears.