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Uncle Rain Cloud by Tony Johnston (2001, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCharlesbridge Publishing, Incorporated

ISBN-100881063711

ISBN-139780881063714

eBay Product ID (ePID)1859348

Product Key Features

Book TitleUncle Rain Cloud

Number of Pages32 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicPeople & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino, People & Places / Caribbean & Latin America, General, Social Themes / Friendship

Publication Year2001

IllustratorYes, Vandenbroeck, Fabricio

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorTony Johnston

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight20 oz

Item Length11.4 in

Item Width8.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

LCCN99-054195

Dewey Edition21

Grade FromKindergarten

Dewey Decimal[E]

Grade ToThird Grade

SynopsisIn this inspiring story, young Carlos learns that change effects everyone, even his uncle. Uncle Tomàs does not speak English and does not adjust well to his new life in Los Angeles. To him, English is "El Blah-blah," and he is frustrated and ashamed by his inability to communicate. He is always grouchylike a thunderstorm about to break. But, Carlos is held spellbound by his stories about old Mexico and the tongue-twister gods. How can this brilliant man be afraid like Carlos was when he first went to school and couldn't speak English very well? In time, Carlos and Uncle Tomàs form a partnershipCarlos teaching Uncle Tomàs English and Uncle Tomàs teaching Carlos about his ancestors Uncle Rain Cloud is a heartwarming story of friendship and courage told in rich, poetic language and given dramatic spirit by Fabricio VandenBroeck's vivid, expressive illustrations. The colors and styles of the Aztec culture bring the ancient gods alive in the imaginations of the readers., In this inspiring story, young Carlos learns that change effects everyone, even his uncle. Uncle Tomas does not speak English and does not adjust well to his new life in Los Angeles. To him, English is "El Blah-blah," and he is frustrated and ashamed by his inability to communicate. He is always grouchy-like a thunderstorm about to break. But, Carlos is held spellbound by his stories about old Mexico and the tongue-twister gods. How can this brilliant man be afraid like Carlos was when he first went to school and couldn't speak English very well? In time, Carlos and Uncle Tomas form a partnership-Carlos teaching Uncle Tomas English and Uncle Tomas teaching Carlos about his ancestors Uncle Rain Cloud is a heartwarming story of friendship and courage told in rich, poetic language and given dramatic spirit by Fabricio VandenBroeck's vivid, expressive illustrations. The colors and styles of the Aztec culture bring the ancient gods alive in the imaginations of the readers.

LC Classification NumberPZ7.J6478Un 2001