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geekwayne's review
4.0
'Kumo: The Bashful Cloud' by Kyo Maclear with illustrations by Nathalie Dion is a picture book about a bashful cloud (kumo means cloud in Japanese).
Kumo would prefer to remain unseen until she is assigned cloud duty. Her self-doubt starts her day badly, but Kumo pulls herself together and does cloud things (rain, shelter, etc.), and even makes a friend along the way.
This was a lovely story of being bashful and overcoming it. The illustrations are also really nice.
Kumo would prefer to remain unseen until she is assigned cloud duty. Her self-doubt starts her day badly, but Kumo pulls herself together and does cloud things (rain, shelter, etc.), and even makes a friend along the way.
This was a lovely story of being bashful and overcoming it. The illustrations are also really nice.
toniatales's review
5.0
5 Stars |
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!
This book was absolutely adorable, and the illustrations were gorgeous! Highly recommend this to educators, librarians, as well as parents and guardians of young children!
Thank you to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!
This book was absolutely adorable, and the illustrations were gorgeous! Highly recommend this to educators, librarians, as well as parents and guardians of young children!
angiew23's review
5.0
This book tells the story of Kumo, a shy cloud, who wants to stay alone in the sky. When forced to face her shyness and do her duties as a cloud she learns that there are others out there in the world she might like to get to know. Teaching readers that there can be benefits from facing your fears and letting yourself be vulnerable, this book contains both a beautiful story and also an important lesson. With beautiful illustrations, especially of the fluffy clouds, as well as limited text, about 1-2 sentences per double page, this book is sure to capture the interest of young readers in the age 3-7 age range. As a teacher, I also appreciate that weather (science) terms such as cumulus are used throughout, offering opportunities for curriculum connections on top of the already obvious mental health and mindset lessons this book can inspire. Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this beautiful book!
ivyinthepages's review
5.0
Rating: 5 leaves out of 5
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
Characters: 5/5
Cover: 5/5
Story: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Genre: Children
Type: Book
Worth?: Yes
lattelibrarian's review
5.0
"For a moment, Kumo forgot all about herself."
Kumo is shy. She's always flown above her friends Cumulus and Cirrus. But when they have to go away, she finds herself all alone. During her day of solitude, she flies across the sky, serving as imaginary inspiration, acting as a helping hand, and admiring all the beauty she was unable to see from so high above. When she finds other clouds just like her, she wonders if they'll enjoy her company...and they do!
This is a beautiful picture book, with relaxing and soft illustrations and a slice of life story. All about coming into one's own and finding joy in solace and in others, Kumo is perfect for someone about to try something new.
Kumo is shy. She's always flown above her friends Cumulus and Cirrus. But when they have to go away, she finds herself all alone. During her day of solitude, she flies across the sky, serving as imaginary inspiration, acting as a helping hand, and admiring all the beauty she was unable to see from so high above. When she finds other clouds just like her, she wonders if they'll enjoy her company...and they do!
This is a beautiful picture book, with relaxing and soft illustrations and a slice of life story. All about coming into one's own and finding joy in solace and in others, Kumo is perfect for someone about to try something new.
dorayang's review
4.0
I love the art!
This children's book would be a great bedtime read as it takes readers through a sweet, exciting, but calm adventure with Kumo the bashful cloud. I didn't love the wording of "overcoming shyness" in the book description as I don't think shyness should be portrayed as a negative thing and I don't think that's what this story is about. I think the story is about Kumo slowly finding clarity about who she is and becoming confident in her own being.
And the art in this book is adorable.
This children's book would be a great bedtime read as it takes readers through a sweet, exciting, but calm adventure with Kumo the bashful cloud. I didn't love the wording of "overcoming shyness" in the book description as I don't think shyness should be portrayed as a negative thing and I don't think that's what this story is about. I think the story is about Kumo slowly finding clarity about who she is and becoming confident in her own being.
And the art in this book is adorable.
maxcfb's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0