Just Under the Clouds

Reach for this book when your child is navigating a major life transition, such as moving to a new home, or if they are beginning to notice and question the socioeconomic differences between their family and their peers. Cora and her family are living in a homeless shelter in Brooklyn, struggling to find stability while still reeling from the death of Cora's father years prior. This moving story explores how a sense of home is built through relationships and memory rather than four walls and a roof. It is a deeply empathetic choice for children aged 8 to 12 who are grappling with housing instability, the nuances of neurodivergence, or the quiet ache of grief. Parents will appreciate how the book validates a child's desire for roots while maintaining a sense of hope and agency.