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🌈Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure

A gentle story, told with warmth & whimsy, about sunshine, sadness, & the way love helps us heal.

Alma & Max are ready for the beach, their buckets packed, imaginations running wild, & waves waiting. But Mom discovers a quiet cloud followed her, making her feel heavy & tired.

Through play, patience, & love, the kids encourage Mom to rest, while still being a part of the adventure. The cloud doesn’t vanish, but it begins to lighten, & so does Mom.

This book was created to open conversations about mental health within families, especially for kids navigating a parent’s hard days. It’s not about fixing sadness, but about facing it together. I hope this story meets you like a soft light through the clouds.

Thank you! & remember, talking mental health is cool.

Whether you purchase or merely browse, you’re here, & that in itself is a step toward greater mental health awareness.

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Utilizing Venmo Business: standard tax rates are included with price

VENMO: the name of selected bundle & email cloudydaychronicles@gmail.com addresses
hardcover: $21.19- hardcover + cloud: $25.43- pay it forward bundle: $31.79- please include media mail shipping, if you are not local for pick-up $4.47

Individual Hardcover Signed Copy: $19.99

Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure Hardcover with Cloud Plushie: $21.99

Pay-It-Forward with Mom’s Cloud and the Beach Adventure: $29.99

The Pay-It-Forward Bundle is designed to achieve that success. With this bundle, you will receive a hardcover copy for yourself, and a second signed copy will be placed in the hands of a school, approved mental health organization, or a family in need. If you don’t have a recipient in mind, we maintain a growing wishlist of schools and organizations ready to receive donations.

In addition, 10% of each bundle sold will be donated to mental health fundraisers. You can follow updates and featured organizations at cloudydaychronicles.substack.com.

Add-on-only: Cloud Plushie(s): $1.99

As part of our mission, 10% of every cloud purchased will be donated to the upcoming American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk.

Add-on-only: Beach Adventure Stickers: $1.00

As part of our mission, 10% of every sticker sheet purchased will be donated to the upcoming American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Walk.
Bonus: Each set is paired with a bonus coloring page for extra creative fun.

Supporting the Book: Donations and/or Special Price (Author-Approved Adjustment)

You might love the message, believe in mental health advocacy, & still not need a children’s book (or already have your copy) — this is another way to help. All donations go toward our rotating community support features, helping create moments of care, connection, & sunshine where they’re needed most.
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