The Tale of the Little Black Cloud is an award-winning, psychologist-endorsed picture book that gently helps young children understand sadness and big emotions. When a small cloud becomes weighed down by worries and tears, an unexpected friend shows him that sharing feelings can help lighten even the darkest day.

With beautiful illustrations and hidden hearts throughout the pages, this tender story encourages empathy, friendship, and emotional resilience—reminding children it’s okay to feel sad and that they ‘are loved, cared for, and never without a friend.’

About Author Karen Brough

Karen Brough is an award-winning Australian author and former elementary teacher who writes heartfelt picture books that support children through life’s big feelings. Her books—including I Can’t Believe They’re Gone and the calming bedtime story The Coast is Clear: A Mirror Poem—blend meaningful storytelling with gentle psychological insights that nurture emotional understanding, mindfulness, and resilience.

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