Once Upon A Cloud

by Rob D. Walker, Matt Mahurin (illustrator)

"What are clouds made of, and why do they float? Are skies the water and clouds the boat?" From cotton candy that melts in your mouth to comfy cushions where birds take their naps, clouds take on many shapes in our imaginations. This whimsical picture book by newcomer Robert Walker and acclaimed illustrator Matt Mahurin takes young readers on a fantastic journey through the skies, leading them eventually to sleep: "I know what they are, I've figured it out. Clouds are just dreams that wander about . . ."

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Storytime

40 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2005

About the author

Rob Walker writes the Consumed column for The New York Times Magazine, and is the author of the new book Buying In: The Secret Dialogue Between What We Buy and Who We Are . His site is Murketing.com."

Reviews

[Kalynda · Rating 3 out of 5]

What are clouds...what are they made of...where do they come from? A machine we have never seen? Are they the cotton candy for giants? These and other wonderings are shared through this cloud prompting story. It would be a great introduction to a cloud, or weather, unit for the K-2, to generate ideas of their own (gain access to correct concepts and misconceptions), and use it as a dive into finding out.

[Stacy Renee (LazyDayLit) · Rating 3 out of 5]

An imaginative rhyming picture book about clouds!


Read-aloud supplement for our 'Cloud Day' (1st-grade hs activities).

[Andrés · Rating 2 out of 5]

Would be a great book for meditation or a calming corner. Strictly imagination, no science.

[Kelsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very imaginative and beautiful artwork. My daughter, although only 5 months old, is mesmerized by this book. I can't wait until she's old enough to look up at the clouds and come up with her own theories about what they are and where they came from.

[Debcrittenden · Rating 4 out of 5]

We picked this book up from the library and my kids and I LOVE it. It's a very calming book with great illustrations. Adelaide has had me read it to her atleast 50 times this past week, and it still hasn't gotten old for me either.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and nice pace. Molly is now interested in clouds and enjoyed this book.

[Kira McGann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very imaginative and calming book. Great bedtime read.

[Joan Arbogast · Rating 5 out of 5]

When you let your imagination fly, the sky's the limit!

[Caroline · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nameless characters explore what clouds are made of and what they do?

If you've ever thought about what clouds are made of this is the book for you.