Fun books (printed and online) that through a nice story talk about values and the importance of living according to them. Stories that teach values. Stories that raise self-esteem. Stories that shape a better life.
Our books feature animal role models exhibiting a positive, inviting tone. The story format delivers a practical view of social-emotional behavior in school, at home and in the community. Students don’t just read it or hear it. They experience it. They explore, internalize, reflect and celebrate. They relate to the animals as children tend to do naturally, finding true heroes to model and opportunities to take action. The animals present global, non-denominational human values and the importance of living by them.
It is important to us that the culture of classical reading, of analog books, on paper, is practiced and maintained by our children.
Methodology of Cloud9World Books
Social and emotional learning, literacy, diversity, cultural sensitivity and positive behavior all reside on Cloud9World.
Our books:
- Connect character strength with an animal and its strength.
- Appeal to the social nature of children.
- Invite students to think through challenges with proactive solutions.
- Use animals to teach real solutions to challenges as a way to overcome difficulties.
- Allow children to view cause and effect patterns by applying their character strength knowledge.
- Build self-efficacy and self-confidence in students as they utilize the tools and strengths. Story format allows character strengths to become personal and “normal” (animals possess them, so why shouldn’t I?).
- Are less intrusive and more impactful since the child learns from an animal (seen as a peer) rather than an adult.
- Are positive and inviting rather than “preachy”.
Julia and Jade the GiraffeIn the middle of a big city, a young girl named Julia, who has a disability, becomes a friend of a gigantic and lovely giraffe named JADE. They travel and explore a magic island while having heaps of fun. Among a huge party of friendly animals, they discover the value of INTEGRITY. |
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Nikki and Beatrice the BearA big and cuddly bear named BEATRICE saves Nikki from a raging river. BEATRICE teaches Nikkie about care, LOVE and kindness. |
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Emi and Ella the ElephantEmi is having some growing problems with her big sister Natalie. When she meets a gigantic and friendly elephant named ELLA, they have some enlightening conversations. Emi finds out that ELLA has traveled very far just to tell her about the power of KINDNESS in all of our lives. |
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Herman and Bolívar the BeaverA young fellow named Herman loves to play baseball. He becomes the pal of a sassy and clever beaver named BOLIVAR. Out of their conversations and friendship, Herman learns the value of PERSEVERANCE. |
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Cristi and Boosa the ButterflyA young lady named Cristi needs eyeglasses; but she is reluctant to wear the framed ones that her family is able to afford. The appearance of BOOSA, a beautiful butterfly, shows her how important and enriching ACCEPTANCE is for all of us. |
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Kikkae and Helen the HippopotamusFrom the middle of Africa in Zambia, a little boy named Kikkae meets HELEN, a sweet hippo. She teaches Kikkae about truth and the nature and value of HONESTY. |
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Sebth and Leo the LionSeth is a serious and nice boy but he has no idea just how strong and brave he really is. When he meets LEO, a fierce and huge lion, he finds all his COURAGE and enriches his life as well as those around him. |
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Klauss and The Loyal PuppiesKlauss stands by his best friend Bruno. Together they work toward common goals and Klauss learns a great lesson on LOYALTY from his three little dogs- SNOWBIE, SPIKE and GINGER. |
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Phillip and Danny the DolphinOut of the sorrow for the loss of a beloved pet, Phillip, a little boy who lives by the sea, becomes friends with DANNY, a feisty dolphin. He learns the value of JOYFULNESS and gratitude for all the shared gifts of life. |
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Alexander and Hanna the HummingbirdAlexander lives in lovely California and finds himself quite angry at his Mom when she cannot keep a promise due to her job schedule. In a rather childish manner, he throws a tantrum. He is very lucky that a tiny hummingbird named HANNA teaches him all about PATIENCE and its value in all our lives. |
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Manuela and Harry the HorseManuela is a shy but strong little girl from Texas. She acquires and understands CONFIDENCE through her friendship with a great horse called HARRY. |
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Rosie and Rafi the RabbitRosie’s dad owns a windmill in Holland. She develops a lovely friendship with RAFI the rabbit. From RAFI and his family, she learns the importance of UNITY and the power of functioning as a group. |
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Andrea and Libby the LadybugLittle Andrea lives in a lovely farm. One day she meets LIBBY, a vivacious ladybug. Together they learn how to share, enjoy life and practice GRATEFULNESS for its many gifts. |
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Nu’man and Karim the CamelFrom far away Jordan, we meet Nu’man, a little boy who loves his camel, KARIM. They discuss HUMBLENESS and its precious gifts in regards to life around us and how it enriches our experiences in the world. |
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Olivia and Max the MonkeyOlivia is a girl from naturally beautiful Costa Rica and she loves to laugh. She becomes a good friend to MAX, a very smart little monkey. Their relationship explores the power and lovely force of HUMOR in our lives. |
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Cayee and Tetsuo the TurtleIn Japan, a smart little girl named Cayee saves a turtle named TETSUO. The turtle will teach her RESPECT for all animals and nature and how to assume responsibility for their preservation. |
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Judy, Joe and Gina the GorillaTwo cousins, Joe and Judy, meet GINA, a lovely and wise gorilla. The children learn how to show love and understanding for their aging grandfather in a marvelous tale of COMPASSION. |
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Brigitte and Clara the CowThe trust and friendship between Brigitte, a little farm girl, and CLARA the cow teaches us the strong and marvelous force of GENEROSITY. |
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Candice and Zetta the ZebraIn Kazan, Russia, a mother encourages her daughters to be great tennis players. The three girls work hard, but Candice is not happy with this choice and dreams about being a dancer. Through a chance meeting with a lovely Zebra named ZETTA, she realizes that each person should celebrate their INDIVIDUALITY. She is pleasantly surprised when she finds support and understanding from her family to become a dancer instead. |
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Patty and Alegra the AntIn the lush Caribbean Island of Grenada lives a young girl named Patty. After a strong storm damages her neighborhood, Patty learns from ALEGRA the ant the wonderful results that can be achieved when the community practices COOPERATION to help in the clean up and reconstruction of their homes. |
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Ampi and Otto the OwlAmpi is filled with fear and insecurity due to all sorts of imaginary monsters. Her meeting of a very wise Owl named OTTO allows her to overcome her fears, learning that the darkness of night carries great beauty and serenity. She gains the WISDOM that monsters, ghosts and witches do not exist. OTTO wisely points out to Ampi’s brother that dangers that do exist on the internet and we must make safe and smart choices. |
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Martina and Champ the CheetahMartina is a young girl who is out of shape. She encounters a very powerful Cheetah named CHAMP. By listening to his counsel about focus and DETERMINATION, along with good eating and exercise habits, Martina finds the strength to change her lifestyle. |
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Dishi and Sammy the SquirrelA little boy named Dishi spends too much time playing on his computer and video games. His mother is very worried and angry about his poor grades. SAMMY, a tiny friendly squirrel, shows him how to improve his study habits by centering on what is most important. With a change in attitude, Dishi takes RESPONSIBILITY for his actions and his grades improve tremendously. |
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Lorenz and Lalita the LizardLittle Lorenz lives in Jaipur. She wishes to be part of her school newspaper. Through her encounter with a bright green lizard named LALITA, she taps into her CREATIVITY, allowing her to write a wonderful essay. This earns her a position on the school newspaper staff. |
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Yutu and Munchee the MooseA sad accident shatters the friendship between Nanuk and Yutu, both sled racers and life-long pals. Through the invaluable friendship and advise of a sweet and loving Moose named MUNCHEE, Nanuk learns FORGIVENESS through understanding and love. |
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Reece and Soni the SealReece’s dad, a journalist, is taking him to Oslo to the Nobel Peace Prize Award Ceremony. Before traveling, Reece meets SONI the seal and expresses how he is dreading the trip. Traveling in a tight car to the city and meeting children from other parts of the world is not his idea of a fun time. During the trip, Reece learns how TOLERANCE can bring peace to him and others. |
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Reggie and Ecco the EagleReggie visits a nearby lake and is surprised by the amount of garbage he sees in the water. Following the example of his dad, an exemplary citizen, he gathers a group of volunteers to clean the area. He meets ECCO the eagle, who expresses his frustration about the filth in the park and thanks Reggie for cleaning the area and for his CITIZENSHIP. |
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Paco, Talula and Sean the SwanSiblings Paco and Talula meet SEAN, a gentle and well-mannered swan. While helping the children with their capsized canoe, SEAN seizes the opportunity to teach them about GENTLENESS and the importance of always being well mannered. |
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Luan and Skipper the SeahorseLuan is an avid snorkeler. While exploring the coral reef, he receives a lesson on SELF-CONTROL from his favorite creature of the sea, SKIPPER the Seahorse. SKIPPER surprises Luan with a lesson he plans to remember for the rest of his life. |
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Simon and Pepe the PinguinAfter Simon is elected president of the student council at his school, he realizes how much work this position will require of him. He is determined to quit until he listens to PEPE and Penny’s story and the COMMITMENT required of them for their offspring to survive. |