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Grumpy Cloud

Summary

The story revolves around a boy named Fafa, who lives in a vibrant land where feelings manifest into tangible forms. Though typically cheerful, one day Fafa wakes up feeling grumpy, and a Grumpy Cloud starts shadowing him everywhere, making his day quite dull. Despite Fafa's attempts to rid himself of the cloud through play and laughter, the cloud remains. It is only through gentle tickling by his mother that the Grumpy Cloud finally gives way to laughter, symbolizing Fafa's return to joyfulness. This story wonderfully illustrates how it is natural to experience a range of emotions and emphasizes the idea that finding one's way back to happiness is important.

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In a colourful land filled with feelings, there lived a boy named Fafa.

Fafa was a cheerful boy who loved to run and play all day.

But he had a special gift: his feelings could come to life.

One day, Fafa woke up feeling grumpy. Grumpy Cloud, with a frown on their face, followed Fafa around all day.

Whenever Fafa tried to play, Grumpy Cloud would make everything sad.

Fafa tried his best to shake off Grumpy Cloud… But nothing worked.

He tried dancing, but Grumpy Cloud was STILL there.

Mama decided to tickle Grumpy Cloud. It DIDN’T work.

Mama tried again, and Grumpy Cloud smiled slightly, but Grumpy Cloud stayed.

Mama tickled Grumpy Cloud one last time. A giggle came out, and Grumpy Cloud went away.

Fafa laughed with joy and a happy little smile appeared.

Fafa knew that it was okay to have different feelings, as long as he knew his way back to his smile.

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/grumpy-cloud and was created by: Oarabetse Ditlhareng (Writer), Mbali Magubane (Designer), Neil Badenhorst (Illustrator), Tiffany Mac Sherry (Editor) Book Dash logo
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