Books like The Cloud Book
Award winning
Charlie Needs A Cloak
Tomie DePaola, 1973
28 pages
Why to read
Showcases the importance of perseverance and self-reliance.
Teaches children about the clothing-making process.
Colorful illustrations enhance visual learning.
Ideal for interactive read-aloud sessions.

Charlie Needs A Cloak
Tomie DePaola, 1973
Award winning
Here We All Are
Tomie DePaola, 2000
96 pages
Why to read
Charming narrative, delightfully engaging for young readers.
Illustrations enhance the storytelling, visually captivating.
Encourages family values and interpersonal relationships.
Supports language development and self-expression skills.

Here We All Are
Tomie DePaola, 2000
Award winning
Barker Twins, The: Go Away, Girls!
Tomie DePaola, Hackney, Clinton S. Hackney, Richard Kolding, 2004
32 pages
Why to read
Addresses gender dynamics through playful storytelling.
Enhances social awareness and empathy in young readers.
Supports language development and vocabulary expansion.
Encourages family bonding over shared reading moments.

Barker Twins, The: Go Away, Girls!
Tomie DePaola, Hackney, Clinton S. Hackney, Richard Kolding, 2004
Award winning
Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie DePaola, 2013
40 pages
Why to read
Captivating Italian folklore tales, fostering cultural awareness.
Encourages creativity through magical elements and storylines.
Supports emotional development with moral lessons.
Engages young readers with colorful illustrations.

Strega Nona Does It Again
Tomie DePaola, 2013
Award winning
The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Tomie DePaola, 1984
32 pages
Why to read
Engaging tale that sparks imagination and curiosity.
Introduces cultural heritage and historical significance.
Enhances problem-solving skills through narrative challenges.
Supports development of empathy and bravery.

The Mysterious Giant of Barletta
Tomie DePaola, 1984
Award winning
The Rooster who Went to His Uncle's Wedding: A Latin American Folktale
Tomie DePaola, 1993
40 pages
Why to read
Vibrant exploration of Latin American culture and traditions.
Enhances cultural awareness and diversity understanding.
Engaging narrative fosters early literacy skills.
Encourages family bonding through shared reading.

The Rooster who Went to His Uncle's Wedding: A Latin American Folktale
Tomie DePaola, 1993
Award winning
Anteaters, Bats & Boas: The Amazon Rainforest from the Forest Floor to the Treetops
Roxie Munro, 2021
32 pages
Why to read
Explore diverse Amazon wildlife through engaging visual storytelling.
Educational content enhances knowledge of biology and ecology.
Supports development of observational and descriptive skills.
Encourages curiosity and appreciation for nature’s wonders.

Anteaters, Bats & Boas: The Amazon Rainforest from the Forest Floor to the Treetops
Roxie Munro, 2021
Award winning
The Kitchen Pantry Scientist Biology for Kids: Science Experiments and Activities Inspired by Awesome Biologists, Past and Present; with 25 ... (Volume 2) (The Kitchen Pantry Scientist, 2)
Liz Lee Heinecke, 2021
128 pages
Why to read
Hands-on experiments foster scientific curiosity and skills.
Inspiration from renowned biologists enhances real-world connections.
Encourages critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Interactive and educational experience for children and parents.
