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Die Kleine Wolke Cloudette (2011)

by Tom Lichtenheld(Favorite Author)

4.08 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

3833900571 (ISBN13: 9783833900570)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Baumhaus

review 1: “Cloudette” by Tom Lichtenheld is a picture book intended for children of the primary age group, ranging from ages five to eight. Cloudette is the smallest cloud in her area, surrounded by much larger ones that can make thunderstorms, water crops and other “important cloud things.” She doesn't mind being the smallest cloud, but wishes she could do some of the things the bigger clouds can. I gave this book four stars because I really enjoyed the story, illustrations and the main theme that just because you’re little doesn't mean you can’t do big things. The plot was clever, telling Cloudette’s journey to find a way to help out in some way. Not only was the story good, but I really like how the author writes little words next to clouds mouth like they’re talk... moreing, and the things they’re saying are actually facts about clouds. Younger readers are learning about the different things clouds do that contribute to the environment, while making it seem like the clouds are talking to each other. Although most of the illustrations are of the sky and clouds, they are done creatively with friendly warm faces, which is perfect for younger readers. This book would definitely be appealing to younger readers with the books combination of simple, but friendly drawings and the story of a tiny cloud learning she can do big things like everyone else. In the classroom I would try and incorporate this into a science lesson about clouds. They probably seem so simple to younger children, that they will be amazed to find out all the things that they really do for the environment. Overall this is a great book for younger readers and can easily be made into a lesson plan.
review 2: Cloudette is nominated for the 2013-2014 South Carolina Picture Book Award.Cloudette is a charmingly simply picture book about what a big impact something (or someone) little can have. At first, Cloudette is content being a small cloud. She plays with her little friends (a kite, birds, a squirrel), has a good view of fireworks, can easily hide or squeeze into narrow spaces, and has a nifty spot to rest at night. Eventually, though, Cloudette wants to make a big difference like all the other larger clouds. She wants to make gardens grow and brooks babble, among other things.Cloudette tries to find ways to be helpful, but it's hard for this little cloud to find her place in the big world. When a big storm blows Cloudette far away, she's nervous at first about being so far from what is familiar. Soon, though, she discovers a way that she can really make a difference in this new place. And this experience may just lead her to search out even more ways to show what a little cloud can do!Cloudette is sure to be a hit with young (and older) readers. It shows that one is never too small (or too young) to make a difference to someone. The whimsical illustrations and text in this book give Cloudette a "personality" that I think most readers will, at least in some small way, be able to relate to. less

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