{"product_id":"cloud-babies-isbn-9781536231076","title":"Cloud Babies","description":"\u003cb\u003eEoin Colfer, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebest-selling author of the Artemis Fowl series, pens a warm, empathy-building story based on illustrator Chris Judge’s family’s experience with childhood illness.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSix-year-old Erin’s favorite game is spotting animals in the clouds with her mom and dad—everything from fluffy foxes and polar bears to little rabbits. Even when Erin falls very ill and has to spend a long time in the hospital, she still manages to find joy in spying “cloud babies” through the window with her new hospital friends. When the doctor tells Erin she can go home, she is so excited! But being back at school is not at all what she expected—so much has changed, and Erin must reconcile the safe realm she’s just left with a world outside that has become unfamiliar. With Mom and Dad’s love and wisdom, however, and with the help of her teacher and friends, Erin comes to see that by sharing her experience she can find happiness again in just being herself. Sensitively told and vibrantly brought to life, \u003ci\u003eCloud Babies\u003c\/i\u003e brings recognition and comfort to children facing illness or hardship, as well as guidance to those who wish to offer support but may not know where to start.Colfer’s clear, gentle text \u003cb\u003ewill resonate with kids experiencing chronic illness and their parents alike\u003c\/b\u003e as he explores the complexity of feeling alternately accepted by and different from peers. Emphasizing the interplay of imagination and reality, Judge’s bright illustrations mingle expressive cartoon figures and realistic backgrounds. . . . A perceptive embrace of imagination and empathy.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs cheery on-the-ground scenes lean into home, hospital, and school backgrounds, Colfer’s lengthy, play-by-play text\u003cb\u003e brims with empathy\u003c\/b\u003e, affirming that imagination can be powerful medicine.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the illustrator’s family’s experiences of childhood illness, \u003cb\u003ethe story is matter-of-fact, informative, and remarkably upbeat\u003c\/b\u003e. . . . Colfer’s introduction offers practical advice for young patients and their classmates. A heartening, helpful picture book.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by the illustrator’s family experience with illness, this \u003cb\u003ereassuring \u003c\/b\u003etale will be useful for children in similar straits as well as for classmates who need to strengthen their empathy skills to welcome and support classmates returning from such absences. . . . Whimsical illustrations capturing cloud babies will help all readers connect with this story and encourage cloud gazers to find imaginative creatures in the skies above and room in their hearts for the struggles of other children.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cb\u003eEoin Colfer \u003c\/b\u003eis the best-selling author of the children’s fantasy series Artemis Fowl. His other notable works include \u003ci\u003eThe Dog Who Lost His Bark\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by P.J. Lynch, and the novels \u003ci\u003eHalf Moon Investigations\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAirman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Supernaturalist\u003c\/i\u003e. The recipient of many awards, he lives in Ireland. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Judge \u003c\/b\u003eis the illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe First Christmas Sweater (and the Sheep Who Changed Everything) \u003c\/i\u003eby Ryan Tubridy and the Danger Is Everywhere series by David O’Doherty. He is also the author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eThe Lonely Beast\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e The Brave Beast\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Snow Beast. \u003c\/i\u003eChris Judge lives in Dublin.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301206872293,"sku":"NP9781536231076","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536231076.jpg?v=1767723856","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/cloud-babies-isbn-9781536231076","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}