17 Mar Review: Head Full of Clouds
Head Full of Clouds
Written by: Joanne Schwartz
Illustrated by: Afsaneh Sanei
Tundra Books, 2025
ISBN: 9781774881613 (hardcover)
9781774881620 (EPUB)
$24.99 CAD (hardcover)
$11.99 CAD (EPUB)
40 pages
Ages: 4 to 7 years old
Review by: Kyra Paquet
This beautifully illustrated fictional picture book explores the experience of getting lost in the world around you—only to become more present than ever. A young child awakens, trying to remember a dream, and embarks on a journey through their surroundings, where imagination and reality intertwine. Through poetic language and immersive, dreamlike illustrations, the story captures the magic of everyday moments. A simple puddle on the street transforms into a vast underwater world, like a portal to Atlantis, revealing the wonder hidden in the ordinary. The flowing, surreal artwork enhances this sense of discovery, drawing readers into a world where small details can be extraordinary. A gentle and meditative read, this book invites children to slow down, observe, and embrace mindfulness through the act of truly seeing and feeling what is around them. An absolute joy to read and highly recommended for all children!