Mina and the Cloud-Puppet Show: A Picture Book About Speaking Up Belonging

Mina has plenty of ideas for a puppet show. Now she needs somewhere comfortable to tell them. Kito and Sela welcome her straight away, but the little flower arch, awkward bench and crowded space behind the curtain make joining in difficult. After one unexpected sneeze, Mina decides to watch instead. Then she begins to say what she needs. A clear entrance. Room to turn. Another mat. Each change helps-and each try gives her something else to ask. Soon there is a cloud to make, a sun to dodge and a paper garden waiting for pretend rain. Mina helps shape both the space and the story. This gentle, playful picture book for shared reading with children aged 4-8 explores self-confidence, listening to personal needs, inclusive play and trying again after a mistake. It includes a complete 32-page story, three conversation questions and a simple paper-puppet activity in a 40-page paperback. Book 3 in Little Heroes, Big Adventures. Enjoy Mina's story on its own.