Once Upon A Cloud

By Claire Keane

As Celeste thinks about the perfect gift for her mother, right before bed, she is carried away by the wind and spends the night with the stars, the moon, and the sun, then is whisked away back home in the morning. All her dream experiences lend their magic to help her create the perfect present with a touch of herself. This new beautifully illustrated book, Once Upon a Cloud, is written and illustrated by Disney animation artist Claire Keane who was a major contributor to Frozen and Tangled. The reader can see that influence in the perfectly pastel pink and purple drawings. There is enough fantasy and magic to please fans of fairies and princesses and loving teaches giving from the heart. This might make a nice book for Mother’s Day.

Review by Renee Larsen, Hillside Elementary Media Center
Rating: ★★★★★ (5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades K-3

Author Website: http://claireonacloud.com/

Once Upon A Cloud
By Claire Keane
Dial Books for Young Readers
40 pages
Release Date: March 3, 2015

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