Cloudia

Claudia isn’t like the other kids. She doesn’t smile. She doesn’t laugh. She walks with her head down, keeping to herself — and no matter how hard she tries to make friends, nothing seems to change.

Then one day, a small dark cloud appears above her head. At first she thinks it’s just a shadow. But wherever Claudia goes — to the park, to the library, even to school — the cloud follows her.

When a boy calls to her from across a fence, and a visit to someone she loves opens her eyes, Claudia begins to see her cloud, and herself, in a way she never has before.

Cloudia is a gentle, tender picture book about sadness, kindness, and the quiet moments that help us find our way back to the light. With soft watercolor illustrations and a hopeful heart, it’s a story for any child learning that hard feelings don’t last forever — and for the grown-ups helping them understand.

Perfect for ages 5–8, and for sharing at home, in the classroom, or wherever big feelings need a gentle place to land.