Sora and the Cloud

"Hoshino's ink-and-watercolor spreads both provide historical information and convey the story's emotional weight-and do both with grace." - Publishers WeeklyA noted children's artist, Hoshino authors her first picture book, inspired by her own experiences as a mother. The growing boy Sora enjoys the ultimate daydream - to soar like a cloud!Up in a tree a friendly cloud awaits! Hopping aboard, Sora and the Cloud share a breathtaking adventure in the sky. Birds, kites, and fireworks whirl by, as Sora connects his past experiences with the present. This poignantly underscores how joyful memories of childhood and parenthood bind a family together.This wonderful flight of fancy is created in Hoshino's evocative style of mixed media. Plus the bilingual Japanese translation highlights the empowering themes of self-discovery and cultural exchange.