About the book
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.
Editions of Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780823402595
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780823445486
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780823405312
Read an Excerpt
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book about?
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Physical world
Where can I read a sample of Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780823402595
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book?
Tomie dePaola
Who is the Publisher of the book Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book?
Holiday House
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780823402595) and hardcover(ISBN 9780823445486) and paperback(ISBN 9780823405312)
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