In this delightful tale children are transported to the fantastical town of Chewandswallow where the weather provides a buffet of interesting meals three times a day! From showers of orange juice for breakfast, to storms of hamburgers for dinner, the citizens of Chewandswallow just need to watch the weather reports to know what's on the menu. All is well until the weather takes a turn for the worse and the storms become dangerous. Now the townspeople must find a solution before it is too late!
With beautifully detailed artwork, this fun and unique story is sure to spark any child's imagination and sense of wonder.
Literature Genre: Fantasy
Lexile Score: AD 730L
Appropriate for ages 4-8
"Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" has been one of my favorite books since I was young because it shows how we can see wonder in the world around us. The drawings, in particular, really help bring this story to life and transport the reader to a different world. Mundane events, such as the weather, that I would have normally disregarded as a child, took on a whole new life because of this book. I find this story to be fun and engaging while the simple message rings true: the world is a magical place if we only make the effort to see it that way.
