by Frances Stickley (Author), Emily Hamilton (Illustrator)
A beautiful, life-affirming, and hopeful story about sitting with sadness, the power of friendship, and learning that the brightest rainbows always come after a storm.
One sunny day, Bear wakes up to find a storm cloud hanging above his head. Everything that used to make him happy suddenly doesn't anymore. Can Bear's friends help him find his way through the storm and back to happiness? A beautiful, heartfelt story for readers of Cori Doerrfeld that's destined to become a modern classic. ENCOURAGES CONVERSATION: Supports little ones (and bigger ones!) to talk about their feelings openly and compassionately. A PERFECT GIFT: Gorgeous art and a thoughtful message make this book a perfect gift for any child, big or small, to show them they are not alone. STUNNING, BRIGHT ILLUSTRATIONS: Gorgeous artwork and friendly characters make for an inviting introduction to a sometimes-difficult topic. Perfect for:
- Parents, grandparents, and educators
- Preschool and kindergarten-level readers
- Gift-givers looking for a heartfelt book to share with the whole family
- Fans of Charlie Mackesy and Guess How Much I Love You?
Author Biography
Frances Stickley is a former primary school teacher and trained literacy specialist. She has written several picture books for children that have been published by Walker, Andersen, Nosy Crow, Magic Cat, and Simon & Schuster. She lives in Nottinghamshire UK with her family. When she is not writing you will find her playing dragons in the forest with her daughters.
Emily Hamilton is an artist & illustrator based on the North Devon coast in the UK. She works from her studio at home and likes fine black pens, ocean dips, and a good mug for tea. When she is drawing she loves nothing more than watercolors, gouache, pencils and ink, usually brought together with a flurry of photoshop. When she's not drawing she loves nothing more than her family, fresh air, vegetables, and sunshine surfing. You'll find Emily's work in books, magazines, on cards, fabric and the occasional surfboard!
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 11.4 x 9.8 IN
Publication Date: April 21, 2026
