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The Cloud Book Paperback – January 1, 1975

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You see, clouds are fun, silly, and very interesting.

Tomie dePaola—best-selling author of Strega Nona, Quiet, and many others—knows a lot about clouds. He also knows a lot about what people think of them.

Some people see animals and pictures in clouds. The ancient Greeks believed that Hermes, the messenger of the gods, once stole the sun's cattle, which were clouds.

In this unique picture book, Tomie introduces some of the most common types of clouds, as well as the myths and legends inspired by their shapes. Simple, whimsical illustrations show the variations in shape and color that herald changes in the weather.

This book will tell you many things about clouds we bet you didn't know. Filled with his signature humor and gentle illustrations, Tomie dePaola's approach to nonfiction is like no other.

A Reading Rainbow book.

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32 pages
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English
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Kindergarten - 3
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680L
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7.82 x 0.1 x 8.53 inches
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Holiday House
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January 1, 1975
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0823405311
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978-0823405312
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Celebrating Tomie dePaola

Tomie dePaola was a beloved Holiday House author and artist for nearly fifty years. Tomie’s books include folktale retellings and original stories, informative and historical nonfiction, and books with religious themes. All of them contain his unique sense of color and design, and all of them celebrate the joy he found in the world around us.


Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book "a great success."—School Library Journal	Tomie dePaola's The Quicksand Book "A rare matching of humor and information."—Booklist, Starred Review	Tomie dePaola's The Popcorn Book "Readers familiar with this book will delight in a fresher-looking version"—Kirkus Reviews	Look and Be Grateful "Thank you, Tomie."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

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Tomie dePaola (1954 - 2020) was the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of over two hundred books, including Strega Nona, Quiet, and The Coud Book. Born in Connecticut, he grew up knowing from an early age that he wanted to write and illustrate stories. Tomie received numerous awards and honors, including the Children's Literature Legacy Award (previously called the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award) from the American Library Association for his "substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children," the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association, and the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children’s literature." He was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in illustration and received the New Hampshire’s Governor’s Arts Award of Living Treasure.

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"Originally published in 1975, dePaola’s picture book has been redesigned and reissued for a new audience. Science, mythology, and fantasy meet in the Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author’s picture book."—Publishers Weekly

"The skillful blend of fun and information makes this book a great success."—School Library Journal

". . . a beguiling mixture of entertainment and information."—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Tomie dePaola is the beloved Caldecott Honor- and Newbery Honor-winning author and/or illustrator of close to 250 books, including Strega Nona and Quiet. Tomie was born in Connecticut and grew up there with his parents, brother, and two sisters. He loved reading and books from an early age and knew, when he was four, that he wanted to write and illustrate stories when he grew up. Tomie is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association for his "substantial and lasting contribution to literature for children," the Smithson Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Regina Medal from the Catholic Library Association, and the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his "singular attainment in children’s literature." He was nominated for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in illustration and has received the New Hampshire’s Governor’s Arts Award of Living Treasure.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Holiday House; Reprint edition (January 1, 1975)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0823405311
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0823405312
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 7 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 680L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.81 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.82 x 0.1 x 8.53 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #283,345 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #260 in Children's Weather Books (Books)
- #421 in Children's Environment & Ecology Books (Books)

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"Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934 to a family of Irish and Italian background. By the time he could hold a pencil, he knew what his life's work would be. His determination to create books for children led to a BFA from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York, and an MFA from the California College of Arts & Crafts in Oakland, California.

It drove him through the years of teaching, designing greeting cards and stage sets, and painting church murals until 1965, when he illustrated his first children's book, Sound, by Lisa Miller for Coward-McCann. Eventually, freed of other obligations, he plunged full time into both writing and illustrating children's books.

He names Fra Angelico and Giotto, Georges Rouault, and Ben Shahn as major influences on his work, but he soon found his own unique style. His particular way with color, line, detail, and design have earned him many of the most prestigious awards in his field, among them a Caldecott Honor Award for Strega Nona, the Smithsonian Medal from the Smithsonian Institution, the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota for his ""singular attainment in children's literature,"" the Catholic Library Association's Regina Medal for his ""continued distinguished contribution,"" and the University of Southern Mississippi Medallion. He was also the 1990 United States nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Medal for illustration.

Tomie dePaola has published almost 200 children's books in fifteen different countries. He remains one of the most popular creators of books for children, receiving more than 100,000 fan letters each year.

Tomie lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.

- He has been published for over 30 years.

- Over 5 million copies of his books have sold worldwide.

- His books have been published in over 15 different countries.

- He receives nearly 100,000 fan letters each year.

Tomie dePaola has received virtually every significant recognition for his books in the children's book world, including:

- Caldecott Honor Award from American Library Association

- Newbery Honor Award from American Library Association

- Smithson Medal from Smithsonian Institution

- USA nominee in illustration for Hans Christian Andersen Medal

- Regina Medal from Catholic Library Association

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Julia Guzman

Great book, good price

Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024

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Book arrived in said condition and on time. Excellent communication even after I received the book. Will definitely try to buy from seller again if possible.

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Derrick Wood

I wish all Science books were taught this way!

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2018

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We found this unexpected treasure of a book for free a few years ago. As homeschoolers, we are always looking for unique resources. This book made my son laugh so hard at the end (the cloud story), he quoted it for days after. The wonderful thing is, it is accurate & full of solid Scientific facts...... but along with it there are stories woven in, cloud idioms are introduced, humor is infused. There is a wholeness to his approach that truly encompasses the curiosity & inclusiveness that children who love Science possess. He gets it. I wish all authors of children’s Science books did.

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mercury76

Great for a weather unit

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2014

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I used this book for my grade 2 literacy book that incorporated a science activity. It has great artwork and gives simple understanding of the what is it, what does it do, and hows of cloud types (which are part of framework and benchmarks). It also tells of what other cultures and times thought of the clouds. Overall a great book with great real-life comparisons.

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ScotFlower

Fun clouds

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2020

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I am very pleasantly surprised by this book. This book manages to make learning about clouds a bit more fun. It even engaged my 5 year old. It explains some of the nick names given to certain types of clouds which helps kids identify them better.

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Great for kids interested in learning about different kinds of clouds!

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022

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Great for kids interested in learning about different kinds of clouds!
My kid loved this!

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todd mcbride

Wonderful book about clouds!

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2022

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My children really love this book. We read it and then looked at the clouds.

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Samantha Fleissner

Buy this book! It does not disappoint!

Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2020

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Awesome book! Buy it, you won't regret it! Our 6 year old loves it and we all learned a lot from this adorable book! Definitely a family favorite!

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apoem

Educational And Funny.

Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2006

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Any book by Tomie dePaola is a hit. He is an excellent illustrator. It is an educational book that provides nicknames of clouds and explains the various types of clouds and what they do. My children enjoyed this book and read it many times over and used it to identify different types of clouds they saw in the sky. The illustrations help them identify the clouds they see too.

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