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The Storm Cloud

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Pub Date Apr 21 2026 | Archive Date Mar 11 2026

Publisher Spotlight | Post Wave


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Description

A beautiful, life-affirming, and hopeful story about sitting with sadness, the power of friendship, and learning that the brightest rainbows always come after a storm.

One sunny day, Bear wakes up to find a storm cloud hanging above his head. Everything that used to make him happy suddenly doesn't anymore. Can Bear's friends help him find his way through the storm and back to happiness? A beautiful, heartfelt story for readers of Cori Doerrfeld that's destined to become a modern classic.

ENCOURAGES CONVERSATION: Supports little ones (and bigger ones!) to talk about their feelings openly and compassionately.

A PERFECT GIFT: Gorgeous art and a thoughtful message make this book a perfect gift for any child, big or small, to show them they are not alone.

STUNNING, BRIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS: Gorgeous artwork and friendly characters make for an inviting introduction to a sometimes-difficult topic.

A beautiful, life-affirming, and hopeful story about sitting with sadness, the power of friendship, and learning that the brightest rainbows always come after a storm.

One sunny day, Bear wakes up...


Advance Praise

"A heartening picture book about seeking happier days...The watercolor and ink illustrations, awash in bright primary colors with splashes of neon, give form to both the spring atmosphere and Bear's cloudy feelings; the book's last spread is a glowing delight." - Foreword Reviews

"A heartening picture book about seeking happier days...The watercolor and ink illustrations, awash in bright primary colors with splashes of neon, give form to both the spring atmosphere and Bear's...


Available Editions

EDITION Hardcover
ISBN 9798895090480
PRICE $18.99 (USD)
PAGES 32

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