The Calm Cloud

You would reach for this book when your child is caught in a whirlwind of big feelings, like a sudden tantrum or a lingering cloud of worry, and needs help finding their way back to a peaceful center. This gentle story follows a little cloud who experiences a range of intense emotions, from the dark heaviness of anger to the scattered energy of anxiety. Through a clever weather metaphor, the book teaches children that while feelings can be as stormy as a thundercloud or as restless as the wind, they are also temporary. It provides a foundational look at mindfulness, helping children ages 3 to 8 understand that they are the sky and their emotions are just the passing weather. Parents will appreciate how it de-stigmatizes 'bad' moods and offers a concrete visual for the practice of finding inner stillness.