An enchanting story about three adventurous little clouds.
Floss, Wisp and Billow, having seen children cheerfully playing in the garden below, decide they want to join them and become their friends.
Will Great Nimbus grant them their wish, and what will be the consequences?
This heartwarming tale tells of their extraordinary adventure as they discover their life's purpose. Helping young readers to understand the magical water cycle that connects our world.
A delightful story about curiosity, connection and the wonders of nature. But be careful what you wish for.
An enchanting story about three adventurous little clouds.
Floss, Wisp and Billow, having seen children cheerfully playing in the garden below, decide they want to join them and become their friends.
Will Great Nimbus grant them their wish, and what will be the consequences?
This heartwarming tale tells of their extraordinary adventure as they discover their life's purpose. Helping young readers to understand the magical water cycle that connects our world.
A delightful story about curiosity, connection and the wonders of nature. But be careful what you wish for.
“The Little Cumuli” written by Jo Hamilton is a really sweet book about three little clouds — Floss, Wisp and Billow — who look down from the sky, see children playing in a garden, and just want to join in. They go and ask the big grumpy cloud Great Nimbus if they can, and what happens next takes them on a journey they never expected.
It’s a fun and genuinely moving story, going from excitement to disappointment to a really warm and satisfying ending where the clouds discover just how important they actually are. There are some funny moments along the way too — including one that will have kids giggling out loud — which keeps the energy light and playful even when the story gets a little emotional.
The author also quietly teaches children about the water cycle without it ever feeling like a lesson. Kids can see the rain feed the flowers, fill the bird bath, and make the stones glisten like jewels, and it all makes perfect sense. Kids will absorb it naturally without even realizing it. It’s the kind of book that sparks those lovely “why does it rain?” conversations long after the last page.
There’s also a sweet little detail hidden throughout — a robin that appears on every single page, which turns into a really fun game for little ones to spot as you read along together.
The illustrations are gorgeous — soft, dreamy and full of color, with a real sense of warmth and movement on every page, building to a spectacular rainbow ending that feels like the perfect way to close out a bedtime story.
A wonderful storytime book for both at home and school that kids will enjoy listening to or reading again and again. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.