Little Cloud (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "The clouds drifted slowly across the sky..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

A minor addition to Carle's lengthy list of child-captivating titles, this lean tale introduces a cloud that changes itself into a handful of shapes. Calling upon memories of objects it has seen, Little Cloud becomes a plane, a shark, trees, a rabbit and a clown before rejoining its peers. At this point they do what clouds are apt to do when they get together: "Then all the clouds changed into one big cloud and rained!" Popping out from a textured background of rich turquoise, Carle's luminous collage art features broad, swirling strokes reminiscent of fingerpainting. As minimalist as the text, these images may well inspire kids to cast more creative glances at the sky. Although the conceit is imaginative, the execution lacks the inventiveness and extra sparkle of such Carle classics as the "Very" quartet. Ages 2-6.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

PreSchool-Grade 1?A familiar story line involving the whimsical world of ever-changing shapes in the sky. Little Cloud drifts away from his wispy friends and entertains himself by changing into a variety of forms?a lamb, an airplane, a shark, a clown, etc.?before joining the others to form one big cloud that rains. Charles Shaw's It Looked Like Spilt Milk (HarperCollins, 1947) explores a similar theme. While the concept is not unique, the style is definitely Carle's own. His trademark painted cut-paper collages are eye-catching and appealing. Children will enjoy the simple text and the colorful illustrations.?Kathy Mitchell, Gadsden Co. Public Library, Quincy, FL
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4-8
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Philomel; 6th Print edition (April 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0399230343
• ISBN-13: 978-0399230349
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #593,992 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ADORABLE book!, August 13, 2000

By	Gowie "gowie" (CO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Little Cloud (Board Book) (Board book)

This is a cute and fun book. I don't usually choose Eric Carle books, but this is one of the best books I've read to my almost-2 year old this year. Even my 5 year old likes it. Fun, imaginative, and we really like the little face on Little Cloud in the beginning of the story. This small/medium board book size is a plus, too, easy for little hands.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not my Favorite Eric Carle book, September 22, 2001

By	apoem "apoem" (Bosque Farms, NM USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I normally love the Eric Carle books. My son usually loves them as well. This book is not my favorite, nor is it my son's favorite. I don't feel this is a good representation of his work.

The pictures are very cute and the idea is very imaginative.

However, the story itself is very clunky and is a bit much for a toddler to sit through. We just look at the pictures and don't try to really read the words.

19 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Little Cloud, March 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Little Cloud (Board Book) (Board book)

A great book for the imagination. It inspired us to go outside and see what shapes our "Little Clouds" were becoming.