Kayla's Cloud

When Kayla's mama has to go away, a dark cloud of sadness begins to follow her everywhere.It drips through breakfast, rides with her to school, and lingers through the hardest parts of her day. Kayla knows it is not rain. It is the weight of missing someone she loves.Told in gentle rhyme, Kayla's Cloud is a heartfelt picture book featuring a young Black girl and her loving family as they navigate deployment, separation, and big emotions. With support from Dad, Grandma, and the caring adults around her, Kayla begins to understand that sadness can be named, shared, and carried with love.Perfect for families, classrooms, counselors, and caregivers, Kayla's Cloud opens the door to meaningful conversations about feelings, resilience, military family life, and emotional support.A comforting story for ages 4 to 8.