A review by angiew23
Kumo: The Bashful Cloud by Kyo Maclear

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!