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    Children’s Book Review: The Cloud Book

    Media Type: Print Book Title: The Cloud Book Author: Tommie DePaola Publisher: Holiday House Pages: Paperback; 32 Release Date: July 1, 1985 Source: Library —————————————— Recommended to: Parents looking for an interesting way to teach their readers about different types of clouds. Difficulty Level: The vocabulary in this makes it more of an upper reader. Ages 8 and up should be able to read this alone. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N The ten most common clouds along with related myths and popular weather sayings. I love Tommie DePaola so very much! All of his books are so…

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    Children’s Book Review: Charlie Needs a New Cloak

    Media Type: Print Book Title: Charlie Needs a New Cloak Author: Tommie DePaola Publisher: Prentice Hall Pages: Hardcover; 32 Release Date: October 25, 1982 Source: School Library ————————————————- Recommended to: Parents looking for a book to share with their children all about weaving and making clothing. Difficulty Level: Better for children above the age of 8, since much of the vocabulary is a little more advanced. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / B&N A shepherd shears his sheep, cards and spins the wool, weaves and dyes the cloth, and sews a beautiful new red cloak. I’ve been infatuated with…