Little Cloud board book
By: Eric Carle
About This Book
At last! Here's a brand-new board book edition of an Eric Carle picture book that's a favorite with littlest cloud gazers everywhere! Little Cloud likes to stand out from the crowd. When all the other clouds drift up, he goes his own way, changing shapes to become a sheep, an airplane, a shark and a funny clown. It?s all lots of fun, but so is playing with friends. So this time, Little Cloud joins the crowd, gathering with his pals into one giant cloud. And then they rain! In Little Cloud, Eric Carle celebrates the possibilities of imagination with textured collages of sky-blue and white in a story that will encourage the youngest child to "read" clouds. Eric Carle lives in Northampton and Charlemont, MA.
AI Overview
Overview of "Little Cloud Board Book" by Eric Carle
Title: Little Cloud Board Book Author: Eric Carle Publisher: World of Eric Carle Publication Year: 1998 ISBN: 9780399231919
Plot Summary
"Little Cloud" is a board book designed for young children, typically aged 0-3 years. The story revolves around a small cloud named Little Cloud who likes to stand out from the crowd. Unlike the other clouds that drift up, Little Cloud changes shapes to become various objects such as a sheep, an airplane, a shark, and a funny clown. Despite enjoying his individuality, Little Cloud eventually decides to join the other clouds and together they form a giant cloud that rains.
The book celebrates the possibilities of imagination with its textured collages of sky-blue and white, encouraging young readers to "read" the clouds. The narrative is simple and engaging, making it perfect for early childhood education and fostering creativity in young minds.
Key Themes
- Imagination: The book encourages children to think creatively and imagine different shapes and forms in the clouds.
- Individuality: Little Cloud's desire to stand out and his eventual decision to join the crowd highlight the importance of both individuality and community.
- Friendship: The story emphasizes the joy of playing with friends and gathering together.
Critical Reception
While specific critical reviews are not readily available in the sources provided, Eric Carle is widely acclaimed for his innovative and beautifully illustrated picture books. His ability to engage young children through simple yet imaginative storytelling has made him a beloved author in the children's literature world.
Book Details
- Format: Board book
- Pages: 32 pages
- Dimensions: 7.0" x 5.0"
- Age Group: 0-3 years
- Highlights:
- Textured collages of sky-blue and white
- Simple, engaging narrative
- Encourages children to "read" the clouds
Availability
The book is available at various retailers, including Target, AbeBooks, and IndieBound. It can be purchased online with options for same-day delivery, drive-up, or order pickup. Target offers a sale price of $7.99 when purchased online, and free standard shipping with orders over $35.