This is a great little book to use for an introduction to clouds. dePaola's simple yet entertaining descriptions of different types of clouds hold the readers attention. His pictures are as always cute and fun.

CONDENSATION read aloud book.

Tells children about the ten most common types of clouds and the stories inspired by their shape.
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The Cloud Book is an informative book about clouds that children of all ages will enjoy. Facts concerning the different types of clouds and how children can identify them are brought out in this story.
I liked this book as far as informative books go. I even learned things about clouds. I think children would enjoy learning with this book.
After talking about the different types of clouds have the students study the sky each day and predict what they think the weather will be. You could also make five clouds of different sizes from construction paper. Have the students sequence them from smallest to largest.

This book is about clouds. The book talks about the different kinds of clouds and compares them to everyday figures. It talks about the beliefs that different cultures have about clouds, while it tells about what shapes people can see in the clouds. ( )