Name: Tomie dePaola's The Cloud Book
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Author: Tomie dePaola

About This 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 b

Our Review

This beautifully illustrated guide to cloud types transforms basic weather science into an imaginative journey for young readers. DePaola masterfully blends factual information about common cloud formations with enchanting myths from different cultures, including the ancient Greek legend of Hermes and the sun's cloud-cattle. The book makes meteorology accessible by showing how people throughout history have found stories and shapes in the sky, creating a perfect bridge between scientific observation and creative wonder.

What sets this cloud identification book apart is how it honors both the science of weather patterns and the timeless human impulse to find meaning in nature's displays. Children who are naturally curious about the world above them will appreciate learning to name cumulus, cirrus, and stratus clouds while also discovering the rich cultural stories clouds have inspired. This approach to earth science education will leave young readers looking at the sky with fresh eyes, equipped with both knowledge and imagination.