Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book
by Tomie dePaola (Author)
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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Publisher's Weekly
"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
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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
Tomie dePaola
Tomie dePaola was born in Meriden, Connecticut, in 1934, to a family of Irish and Italian background. 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. 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, 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, and received the Children's Literature Legacy Award for lifetime contribution to children's literature in 2011.
DePaola has published almost 200 children's books in 15 different countries over the past 30 years. Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush.
DePaola lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.
DePaola has published almost 200 children's books in 15 different countries over the past 30 years. Among his most well-known titles are the Strega Nona series, 26 Fairmount Avenue, and The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush.
DePaola lives in an interesting house in New Hampshire with his four dogs. His studio is in a large renovated 200-year-old barn.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780823445486
Lexile Measure
680
Guided Reading Level
N
Publisher
Holiday House
Publication date
March 20, 2020
Series
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BISAC categories
JNF013090 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Concepts | Seasons
JNF052030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
JNF037080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather
JNF052030 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
JNF037080 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature | Earth Sciences - Weather
Library of Congress categories
Clouds
