Grumpy Cloud

Summary


Grumpy Cloud is a short children's story about Fafa, a cheerful boy whose feelings take on a life of their own. One morning he wakes up grumpy, and a scowling Grumpy Cloud begins to trail his every step, casting a shadow over his favourite games and play. No matter what Fafa tries — not even dancing shakes it loose. It takes his Mama's persistent tickling, a reluctant giggle, and a little patience before the cloud finally drifts away and Fafa finds his smile again.


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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