The Littlest Rain Cloud

THE LITTLEST RAIN CLOUD is a dear tale of little Fluffy, a rain cloud who so very badly wanted to do everything his big brothers and sisters did...but he couldn't. When they thundered, he popped. When they rained, he could barely drip...and that was mostly tears. Read this charming illustrated story and see how Fluffy became a hero to a lost little girl, and discovered that he was loved much more than he had ever known.

Children’s picture book about mental health and learning healthy coping skills. Around the whole world, we as humans are hurting right now. Depression, anxiety, fear, and behavioral addictions are all on the rise, and understandably so. Sadly, many of us never saw healthy coping skills modeled by our parents or peers. But how can we, as imperfect people, be good role models? How can we even start such big conversations with our little ones? It all starts with a simple question: how are you feeling today? When you join The Little Rain Cloud community, you are joining a global movement to change the future and make our world a healthier and happier place, simply by making space for emotions. You do not have to be perfect, you just need to share how you feel. Together, the story and song of "It's OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry" help teach kids (and adults too) how to share and cope with their feelings in healthy ways. At first, your kids will see that the Little Rain Cloud is sad, tries to avoid its feelings, and then runs away. But after the Mountain sings the “It’s OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry” song, the Little Rain Cloud shares its feelings and cries through the whole valley, bringing new life and happiness after the rain. You can create your own version of the song, listen to the angelic Charity Waweru singing the "official version" (streaming everywhere), or learn how to play the song yourself using the music lead sheet that is included in the book. Even if you can’t sing, like Charlie the author, try singing this song the next time you feel mad or sad or just a little blue. Gotta watch the book trailer too. It was made by kids for kids so that kids can see their peers modeling healthy coping skills. WARNING: it's absolutely precious so be prepared to laugh, cry, or laugh and cry at the same time. Find it on Charlie's author profile, YouTube, or Instagram. A note from Charlie: We all struggle from time to time, and sadly we often struggle alone in silence. I do not know what keeps us silent, but I do know that it’s OK to cry. I hope through this book we all can learn to cry and laugh with the ones we love a little more often.

Along his journeys, Nimbus The Little Rain Cloud treasures his gift of producing water and spreading it across the world. But when he tries to help with his special gift, things actually seem to get worse. He begins to wonder if his gift isnt so special after all. As he feels unwanted, he drifts away from causing any more damage. During his absence, drought occurs, and people realize they took him for granted. Does Nimbus help and save the day?

The clouds drift across the bright blue sky--all except one. Little Cloud trails behind. He is busy changing shapes to become a fluffy sheep, a zooming airplane, and even a clown with a funny hat. Eric Carle's trademark collages will make every reader want to run outside and discover their very own little cloud.

A little rain cloud struggles to fit in with friends and other animals.

A lonely little raincloud searches for a friend who might like rain.

Children's picture book about a Little Rain Cloud that learns it's OK to cry. At first, the Little Rain Cloud is sad and runs away. But after the Mountain sings the "It's OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry" song, the Little Rain Cloud shares its feelings and cries through the whole valley, bringing new life and happiness after the rain. Together, the book and song help teach children (and adults too) how to share their feelings and learn healthy coping skills. This book also includes the lead sheet for the "It's OK Little Rain Cloud to Cry" song, written by Charlie and Charity. Even if you can't sing, like Charlie the author, try singing this song the next time you feel mad or sad or just a little blue. Stream the song anywhere you like. Watch the book trailer, which was made by kids for kids, for some laughs and to learn about healthy coping skills. A note from Charlie: We all struggle from time to time, and sadly we often struggle alone in silence. I do not know what keeps us silent, but I do know that it's OK to cry. I hope through this book we all can learn to cry and laugh with the ones we love a little more often.