Reading I Want to Be a Cloud by Nichole P. felt like I was being hugged by a white, fluffy cloud. I am a PWD with a Psychosocial disorder, so this book was just what I needed. The holidays were tough, and the upcoming Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day celebrations already feel like an uphill battle. This book reminded me of the simple joys that make life worth living.
The tough days will pass us by, but our will to live will keep us afloat. I appreciate that this book is both in English and Filipino. Children these days struggle with speaking the vernacular, and I really believe that bilingual books will give them a better grasp of both languages. A book about dealing with difficult emotions teaches children that it is okay to feel down. It is in the breaks that we take that reaffirm the meaning of life for us. And when I read this book during a break in between my busy week, I was able to remember the things that make life fun and exciting.
The illustrations by Reu gave the book a cuddly and comforting feel. The story by Nichole P. is not just for children. Even as an adult in my 30s, I was able to feel better after reading this book. I hope that Nichole writes more books about handling difficult situations and emotions in the future. She has the potential to become a prolific author in both English and Filipino for children.
I hope that people will learn to take breaks every once in a while in order to remember that life has ups and downs. We just need to wait things out in order for the ups to be upon us once more, and for the downs to be resolved.
I Want to Be a Cloud by Nichole P. is now available!